{"id":33598,"date":"2025-09-25T10:22:39","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T04:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=33598"},"modified":"2025-09-25T10:22:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T04:52:46","slug":"what-is-mission-shakti-asat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/what-is-mission-shakti-asat\/","title":{"rendered":"Mission Shakti ASAT India\u2019s Leap in Space Defence"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/what-is-mission-shakti-asat\/#Why_was_Mission_Shakti_ASAT_Conducted\" >Why was Mission Shakti ASAT Conducted?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/what-is-mission-shakti-asat\/#What_are_Anti-Satellite_ASAT_Weapons\" >What are Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Weapons?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/what-is-mission-shakti-asat\/#How_did_Mission_Shakti_Work\" >How did Mission Shakti Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/what-is-mission-shakti-asat\/#Why_was_ASAT_Capability_Important_for_India\" >Why was ASAT Capability Important for India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a 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href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/what-is-mission-shakti-asat\/#What_are_the_Geopolitical_Implications_of_Mission_Shakti\" >What are the Geopolitical Implications of Mission Shakti?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/what-is-mission-shakti-asat\/#How_does_Mission_Shakti_Impact_Space_Security\" >How does Mission Shakti Impact Space Security?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/what-is-mission-shakti-asat\/#What_are_the_Alternatives_to_Kinetic_ASAT_Weapons\" >What are the Alternatives to Kinetic ASAT Weapons?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/what-is-mission-shakti-asat\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/what-is-mission-shakti-asat\/#Questions_Based_on_Mission_Shakti_ASAT\" >Questions Based on Mission Shakti ASAT<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Mission Shakti is India\u2019s first successful Anti-Satellite (ASAT) missile test conducted on 27th March 2019. The test was carried out by the <strong>Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)<\/strong> from the <strong>Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-was-mission-shakti-asat-conducted\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_Mission_Shakti_ASAT_Conducted\"><\/span>Why was Mission Shakti ASAT Conducted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main objective of Mission Shakti was to demonstrate India\u2019s <strong>indigenous capability<\/strong> to destroy satellites in <strong>Low Earth Orbit (LEO)<\/strong>. This achievement made India the <strong>fourth country in the world<\/strong>, after the <strong>USA, Russia, and China<\/strong>, to develop and successfully demonstrate such advanced space defence technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The test utilized a <strong>kinetic-kill approach<\/strong>, where a missile from India\u2019s <strong>Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) program<\/strong> physically intercepted and destroyed a target satellite. The target satellite, <strong>Microsat-R<\/strong>, was specifically launched into LEO at an altitude of approximately <strong>283\u2013300 km<\/strong> for this purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-anti-satellite-asat-weapons\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Anti-Satellite_ASAT_Weapons\"><\/span>What are Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Weapons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons are designed to <strong>destroy, disable, or interfere<\/strong> with satellites in orbit. These weapons are primarily used for <strong>defence and strategic purposes<\/strong>, especially to protect national security interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upcoming-government-exams\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Upcoming Govt Exams<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-types-of-asat-weapons\">Types of ASAT Weapons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ASAT weapons are broadly classified into <strong>two types<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kinetic Energy ASATs<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Physically collide with satellites to destroy them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be launched from <strong>ground, air, sea, or space<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examples include <strong>ballistic missiles, drones, and other satellites<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-Kinetic ASATs<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use non-physical attacks such as <strong>cyber-attacks, jamming, or lasers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disable satellites without physically destroying them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mission Shakti test used the <strong>kinetic energy method<\/strong>, where the missile destroyed the target satellite through direct impact.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_vznbucvznbucvznb-1.webp\" alt=\"Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Types\" class=\"wp-image-229079\" style=\"width:392px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_vznbucvznbucvznb-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_vznbucvznbucvznb-1-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_vznbucvznbucvznb-1-96x96.webp 96w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_vznbucvznbucvznb-1-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-did-mission-shakti-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_Mission_Shakti_Work\"><\/span>How did Mission Shakti Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ASAT missile used in Mission Shakti was the <strong>Prithvi Delivery Vehicle Mark-II (PDV MK-II)<\/strong>. The missile was <strong>interceptor-based<\/strong>, designed to collide with a moving satellite in <strong>low Earth orbit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key features of the test:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Target satellite:<\/strong> Microsat-R, defunct and launched specifically for the test.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Altitude of target:<\/strong> ~283\u2013300 km above Earth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Impact method:<\/strong> Kinetic energy, destroying the satellite without explosives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Outcome:<\/strong> The satellite was neutralized <strong>with high precision<\/strong>, showcasing India\u2019s technical and strategic prowess.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio  is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper video-seo-youtube-embed-wrapper\"><div class=\"video-seo-youtube-player\" data-id=\"QSxeYwuZoAI\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-was-asat-capability-important-for-india\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_ASAT_Capability_Important_for_India\"><\/span>Why was ASAT Capability Important for India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s ASAT capability plays a <strong>strategic and deterrent role<\/strong>. Some key reasons include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Protecting Critical Infrastructure<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Satellites support navigation, communication, banking, broadcasting, disaster management, and military operations.<br>&#8211; An adversary targeting these satellites could cripple national infrastructure.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>National Security and Strategic Deterrence<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; ASAT weapons act as a deterrent against hostile nations and non-state actors.<br>&#8211; Knowing India can neutralize satellites discourages attacks on its space assets.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Technological Advancement<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Demonstrates India\u2019s growing expertise in <strong>missile and space technology<\/strong>.<br>&#8211; Enables India to strengthen its <strong>Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD)<\/strong> program.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Military Applications<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Can interfere with enemy satellites, blind navigation systems, and neutralize potential missile threats.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-mission-shakti-boost-india-s-strategic-position\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Mission_Shakti_Boost_Indias_Strategic_Position\"><\/span>How does Mission Shakti Boost India\u2019s Strategic Position?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mission Shakti positioned India as a <strong>credible space power<\/strong> with <strong>advanced ASAT capabilities<\/strong>, offering multiple strategic advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Global Recognition:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India became the <strong>fourth nation<\/strong> to demonstrate ASAT capability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deterrence Against Adversaries:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Potentially deters threats from countries like <strong>China and Pakistan<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Validation of Defence Technologies:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The success of Mission Shakti <strong>tested and validated India\u2019s BMD technologies<\/strong>, contributing to broader national defence capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Space Security:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strengthens India\u2019s ability to protect <strong>vital space assets<\/strong>, the emerging <strong>fourth dimension of warfare<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get ready to crack government job exams with leading educators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/courses\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll in Online Live Classes Today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-challenges-of-asat-weapons\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Challenges_of_ASAT_Weapons\"><\/span>What are the Challenges of ASAT Weapons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While ASAT capabilities provide strategic benefits, they also present technical, ethical, and operational challenges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Concern<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Space Debris<\/strong><\/td><td>Kinetic ASAT tests create debris that can threaten satellites; Mission Shakti produced ~45 fragments that decayed within a week; high debris density may cause <strong>Kessler Syndrome<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Third-Party Satellites<\/strong><\/td><td>Targeted satellites may not fully disable communications as nations can rely on <strong>allied satellites<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weaponization of Space<\/strong><\/td><td>Could trigger an <strong>arms race in space<\/strong> and militarization of outer space.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>International Laws<\/strong><\/td><td>India complied with the <strong>Outer Space Treaty 1967<\/strong>; kinetic ASAT tests do not involve explosives or WMDs, so no violation.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-mission-shakti-align-with-india-s-ballistic-missile-defence-bmd-program\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Mission_Shakti_Align_with_Indias_Ballistic_Missile_Defence_BMD_Program\"><\/span>How does Mission Shakti Align with India\u2019s Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) Program?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s BMD program, initiated after the Kargil War in 1999, aims to protect against ballistic missile attacks, especially nuclear threats. The Mission Shakti complements BMD by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Testing interceptor missile technologies in real-time conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrating the ability to neutralize high-speed objects in space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing a defensive and offensive capability in space warfare scenarios.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The success of Mission Shakti reflects India\u2019s technical maturity in integrating missile defence and space technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-geopolitical-implications-of-mission-shakti\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Geopolitical_Implications_of_Mission_Shakti\"><\/span>What are the Geopolitical Implications of Mission Shakti?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mission Shakti has significant implications in <strong>regional and global geopolitics<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deterrence Against China and Pakistan<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Demonstrates India\u2019s <strong>counter-space capability<\/strong>, balancing China\u2019s growing space power.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signals Pakistan that any missile threat could be neutralized, enhancing strategic stability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Influence in Space Governance<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strengthens India\u2019s position in <strong>future space treaties<\/strong> and negotiations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global Space Race<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India\u2019s entry into ASAT technology may encourage other nations to <strong>pursue anti-satellite capabilities<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaborative Ventures<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opens avenues for collaboration with countries like <strong>USA, France, and Japan<\/strong> in peaceful space exploration and technology sharing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/test-series\/?ref=contac-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt a free mock test Now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-mission-shakti-impact-space-security\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Mission_Shakti_Impact_Space_Security\"><\/span>How does Mission Shakti Impact Space Security?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mission Shakti has a direct impact on <strong>space security and sustainability<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Space Debris Management<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Although the test created debris, it was conducted at <strong>low altitude<\/strong> to ensure rapid decay.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Debris management remains a key concern in future ASAT tests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kessler Syndrome Risk<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Collision of debris could trigger a <strong>chain reaction<\/strong>, threatening satellites in LEO.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Peaceful Space Use<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India emphasizes <strong>peaceful use of outer space<\/strong>, even while demonstrating ASAT capability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-alternatives-to-kinetic-asat-weapons\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Alternatives_to_Kinetic_ASAT_Weapons\"><\/span>What are the Alternatives to Kinetic ASAT Weapons?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While kinetic ASATs are effective, alternative methods can achieve <strong>satellite neutralization without debris<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jamming<\/strong>: Disrupts satellite signals temporarily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cyber Attacks<\/strong>: Hacks or disables satellite systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Directed Energy Weapons<\/strong>: Uses lasers or microwave beams to blind or disable satellites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/previous-year-papers\/?ref=contac-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solve Free Previous Year Papers Today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Points<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mission Name<\/td><td>Mission Shakti<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conducted by<\/td><td>DRDO, with support from ISRO<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Date &amp; Location<\/td><td>27th March 2019; Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Target<\/td><td>Microsat-R satellite in Low Earth Orbit (~283\u2013300 km)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Method<\/td><td>Kinetic-kill ASAT missile (PDV MK-II)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outcome<\/td><td>Successful neutralization of the satellite<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Significance<\/td><td>India became the 4th country with ASAT capability; strengthened strategic deterrence<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strategic Benefit<\/td><td>Protection of satellites, national security, missile defense validation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Challenges<\/td><td>Space debris, Kessler Syndrome, weaponization of space<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Global Impact<\/td><td>Geopolitical recognition, deterrence against adversaries, influence in space treaties<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-questions-based-on-mission-shakti-asat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_Based_on_Mission_Shakti_ASAT\"><\/span>Questions Based on Mission Shakti ASAT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>When was Mission Shakti conducted?<\/strong><br>a) March 15, 2018<br>b) March 27, 2019<br>c) April 5, 2019<br>d) March 27, 2018<br>e) April 1, 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Which Indian organization led Mission Shakti?<\/strong><br>a) ISRO<br>b) DRDO<br>c) HAL<br>d) BEL<br>e) BARC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What was the target of Mission Shakti?<\/strong><br>a) GPS Satellite<br>b) Microsat-R<br>c) INSAT-3B<br>d) RISAT-2<br>e) Chandrayaan-2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Which method was used to destroy the satellite?<\/strong><br>a) Laser attack<br>b) Kinetic-kill missile<br>c) Cyber attack<br>d) Explosive blast<br>e) Satellite collision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Which countries have demonstrated ASAT capability?<\/strong><br>a) USA, Russia, China, India<br>b) USA, Russia, France, India<br>c) USA, China, Japan, India<br>d) Russia, China, Pakistan, India<br>e) USA, UK, Russia, India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What is the primary purpose of ASAT weapons?<\/strong><br>a) Commercial satellite management<br>b) Space exploration<br>c) National security and deterrence<br>d) Weather forecasting<br>e) Disaster management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Which missile was used in Mission Shakti?<\/strong><br>a) Agni-V<br>b) Prithvi PDV MK-II<br>c) BrahMos<br>d) Akash<br>e) Nirbhay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What is Kessler Syndrome?<\/strong><br>a) A satellite propulsion system<br>b) Chain reaction of space debris collisions<br>c) A type of ASAT missile<br>d) Space treaty regulation<br>e) A satellite tracking system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Which international treaty governs peaceful use of outer space?<\/strong><br>a) Geneva Convention<br>b) Outer Space Treaty 1967<br>c) Paris Agreement<br>d) Missile Technology Control Regime<br>e) Hague Convention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How does Mission Shakti enhance India\u2019s strategic position?<\/strong><br>a) Allows launching satellites faster<br>b) Strengthens deterrence and protects space assets<br>c) Reduces need for BMD program<br>d) Only improves commercial space industry<br>e) Helps in global climate monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Government Schemes<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Government Schemes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/one-nation-one-subscription-onos\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One Nation One Subscription<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ayushman-bharat-scheme\/?ref=contac-aib\" 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