ISRO's Space Security and Defense

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What is the primary responsibility of ISRO's Space Security and Defense wing?

  1. To protect India's space assets from threats

  2. To develop and deploy space-based weapons systems

  3. To conduct research on space-related security technologies

  4. To provide training and support to other countries in space security


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ISRO's Space Security and Defense wing is responsible for protecting India's space assets, including satellites, launch vehicles, and ground stations, from threats such as cyber attacks, physical attacks, and space debris.

Which of the following is not a threat to India's space assets?

  1. Cyber attacks

  2. Physical attacks

  3. Space debris

  4. Natural disasters


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natural disasters, such as earthquakes and floods, are not considered to be threats to India's space assets, as they are not caused by human activity.

What is the name of ISRO's space-based surveillance system?

  1. NETRA

  2. DRDO

  3. HAL

  4. ADA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NETRA (Network for Space Objects Tracking and Analysis) is ISRO's space-based surveillance system, which is designed to track and monitor objects in space, including satellites, debris, and asteroids.

What is the primary purpose of NETRA?

  1. To provide early warning of potential threats to India's space assets

  2. To track and monitor space debris

  3. To conduct research on space-related security technologies

  4. To provide training and support to other countries in space security


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NETRA's primary purpose is to provide early warning of potential threats to India's space assets, such as anti-satellite weapons or cyber attacks.

Which of the following is not a component of NETRA?

  1. A network of ground-based sensors

  2. A space-based sensor platform

  3. A data processing and analysis center

  4. A command and control center


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

NETRA does not have a space-based sensor platform. Instead, it relies on a network of ground-based sensors to track and monitor objects in space.

What is the name of ISRO's anti-satellite weapon system?

  1. ASAT

  2. DRDO

  3. HAL

  4. ADA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ASAT (Anti-Satellite Weapon System) is ISRO's anti-satellite weapon system, which is designed to destroy or disable enemy satellites in orbit.

What is the primary purpose of ASAT?

  1. To deter potential adversaries from attacking India's space assets

  2. To provide a means of responding to attacks on India's space assets

  3. To conduct research on anti-satellite technologies

  4. To provide training and support to other countries in anti-satellite technologies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ASAT's primary purpose is to deter potential adversaries from attacking India's space assets by demonstrating India's ability to destroy or disable enemy satellites.

Which of the following is not a component of ASAT?

  1. A launch vehicle

  2. A kill vehicle

  3. A command and control system

  4. A data processing and analysis center


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ASAT does not have a data processing and analysis center. Instead, it relies on existing ground-based facilities for data processing and analysis.

What is the name of ISRO's space-based missile defense system?

  1. BMD

  2. DRDO

  3. HAL

  4. ADA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

BMD (Ballistic Missile Defense) is ISRO's space-based missile defense system, which is designed to intercept and destroy ballistic missiles in mid-flight.

What is the primary purpose of BMD?

  1. To protect India from ballistic missile attacks

  2. To provide a means of responding to ballistic missile attacks

  3. To conduct research on ballistic missile defense technologies

  4. To provide training and support to other countries in ballistic missile defense technologies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

BMD's primary purpose is to protect India from ballistic missile attacks by intercepting and destroying ballistic missiles in mid-flight.

Which of the following is not a component of BMD?

  1. A network of ground-based sensors

  2. A space-based sensor platform

  3. A kill vehicle

  4. A command and control center


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

BMD does not have a space-based sensor platform. Instead, it relies on a network of ground-based sensors to track and monitor ballistic missiles.

What is the name of ISRO's space-based laser weapon system?

  1. LWS

  2. DRDO

  3. HAL

  4. ADA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

LWS (Laser Weapon System) is ISRO's space-based laser weapon system, which is designed to destroy or disable enemy satellites and missiles using high-energy lasers.

What is the primary purpose of LWS?

  1. To deter potential adversaries from attacking India's space assets

  2. To provide a means of responding to attacks on India's space assets

  3. To conduct research on laser weapon technologies

  4. To provide training and support to other countries in laser weapon technologies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

LWS's primary purpose is to deter potential adversaries from attacking India's space assets by demonstrating India's ability to destroy or disable enemy satellites and missiles using high-energy lasers.

Which of the following is not a component of LWS?

  1. A high-energy laser

  2. A beam director

  3. A command and control system

  4. A data processing and analysis center


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

LWS does not have a data processing and analysis center. Instead, it relies on existing ground-based facilities for data processing and analysis.

What is the name of ISRO's space-based electromagnetic pulse weapon system?

  1. EMP

  2. DRDO

  3. HAL

  4. ADA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

EMP (Electromagnetic Pulse) is ISRO's space-based electromagnetic pulse weapon system, which is designed to disrupt or destroy enemy electronics using high-powered electromagnetic pulses.

What is the primary purpose of EMP?

  1. To deter potential adversaries from attacking India's space assets

  2. To provide a means of responding to attacks on India's space assets

  3. To conduct research on electromagnetic pulse weapon technologies

  4. To provide training and support to other countries in electromagnetic pulse weapon technologies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

EMP's primary purpose is to deter potential adversaries from attacking India's space assets by demonstrating India's ability to disrupt or destroy enemy electronics using high-powered electromagnetic pulses.

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