Correct option is A
The Correct Answer Is: (A) India's first test of an anti-satellite weapon
Explanation:
Mission Shakti was India's first successful test of an anti-satellite (ASAT) weapon conducted on 27 March 2019.
The test was carried out by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and demonstrated India's ability to destroy satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO).
With this achievement, India became the fourth country (after the USA, Russia, and China) to possess ASAT capabilities.
Information Booster:
- The target was an Indian satellite in low Earth orbit (LEO) at around 300 km altitude.
- This mission significantly strengthened India's space security and defence capabilities.
- The test was not aimed at any country and followed responsible space practices.
Additional Knowledge:
Vocational training to the socially backward:
- The Skill India Mission and PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) focus on providing vocational training to socially and economically weaker sections.
Empowerment of farmers:
- Initiatives like PM-KISAN, Kisan Credit Card (KCC), and National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) aim to empower farmers.
- Initiatives like PM-KISAN, Kisan Credit Card (KCC), and National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) aim to empower farmers.
Environmental protection:
- Programs like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), and Project Tiger are focused on environmental protection.
- Paris Agreement and National Solar Mission aim to combat climate change and promote renewable energy.
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