Discuss the importance of securing space-based assets for India’s defence and national security. How does ‘Antariksha Abhyas – 2024’ contribute to achieving this objective?
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Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks,
Topic: Challenges to internal security through communication networks,
Q6. Discuss the importance of securing space-based assets for India’s defence and national security. How does ‘Antariksha Abhyas – 2024’ contribute to achieving this objective? (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: PIB
Why the Question First Ever Space Exercise ‘Antariksha Abhyas – 2024’ hosted by Defence Space Agency begins in New Delhi. Key Demand of the Question Explain why securing space-based assets is essential for India’s defense and national security. Describe how the ‘Antariksha Abhyas – 2024’ exercise supports India’s efforts to protect and integrate space capabilities in defence strategy. Structure of the Answer Introduction Briefly introduce the growing role of space in modern defense and national security, with space assets becoming critical for strategic advantage. Body Importance of Securing Space-Based Assets: Explain their role in communication, navigation, surveillance, and intelligence for military operations, and the need to safeguard these assets amid increasing space threats. Contribution of ‘Antariksha Abhyas – 2024’: Outline how the exercise helps identify vulnerabilities, enhance interoperability between defence agencies, and foster collaborative innovation with ISRO, DRDO, and academia to secure and integrate space capabilities. Conclusion Emphasize that securing space assets is vital to maintaining technological superiority and national security. The Antariksha Abhyas exercise marks a critical step towards a more resilient and prepared defence space strategy for India.
Why the Question
First Ever Space Exercise ‘Antariksha Abhyas – 2024’ hosted by Defence Space Agency begins in New Delhi.
Key Demand of the Question
Explain why securing space-based assets is essential for India’s defense and national security. Describe how the ‘Antariksha Abhyas – 2024’ exercise supports India’s efforts to protect and integrate space capabilities in defence strategy.
Structure of the Answer
Introduction
Briefly introduce the growing role of space in modern defense and national security, with space assets becoming critical for strategic advantage.
• Importance of Securing Space-Based Assets: Explain their role in communication, navigation, surveillance, and intelligence for military operations, and the need to safeguard these assets amid increasing space threats.
• Contribution of ‘Antariksha Abhyas – 2024’: Outline how the exercise helps identify vulnerabilities, enhance interoperability between defence agencies, and foster collaborative innovation with ISRO, DRDO, and academia to secure and integrate space capabilities.
Conclusion
Emphasize that securing space assets is vital to maintaining technological superiority and national security. The Antariksha Abhyas exercise marks a critical step towards a more resilient and prepared defence space strategy for India.