Which organisation initiated a 12-day cybersecurity exercise called ‘Cyber Suraksha’, starting 16 June 2025?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Indian Defence Cyber Agency

Explanation:
• The Defence Cyber Agency (DCyA) of India initiated the 12-day exercise ‘Cyber Suraksha’ on June 16, 2025.
• The primary objective of the exercise was to test and enhance the cyber defence capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces.
• It involved simulating real-world cyber-attacks on critical military infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities.
• Personnel from the Army, Navy, and Air Force participated to develop a joint operational response to digital threats.
• This exercise reflects the increasing importance of cyber warfare in modern national security strategy.

Information Booster:
• The Defence Cyber Agency is a tri-service command of the Indian Armed Forces headquartered in New Delhi.
• It was established following the Naresh Chandra Task Force recommendations to handle cyber security threats at the national military level.

Additional Knowledge:
ISRO (Option a)
• Focuses on space exploration and satellite technology; while it has its own security, it does not lead 'Cyber Suraksha' for the armed forces.
Air Force Cyber Agency (Option b)
• While the IAF has its own cyber wing, DCyA is the overarching tri-service body that conducts these comprehensive joint exercises.
Cyber Security Association of India (Option c)
• This is generally a non-profit/industry body rather than a military agency conducting classified defence exercises.

So the correct answer is (d)