What is Mission Shakti of India?

On 27 March 2019, India tested an anti-satellite weapon (ASAT) during an operation code named Mission Shakti (IAST: Śakti; lit. “Power”). The target of the test was a satellite present in a low Earth orbit, which was hit with a kinetic kill vehicle. The ASAT weapon is meant to act as a deterrent.

What is Project Shakti?

Project Shakti is an initiative to financially empower rural women and create livelihood opportunities for them. Through this project, the Company endeavours to enhance livelihoods of rural women. Around 70\% of Shakti Ammas are working in low Human Development Index (HDI < 0.51) districts.

Which of the following is India’s second mission to moon?

Chandrayaan-2
India’s second mission to the Moon, Chandrayaan-2 was launched on 22nd July 2019 from Satish Dhawan Space Center, Sriharikota. The Orbiter which was injected into a lunar orbit on 2nd Sept 2019, carries 8 experiments to address many open questions on lunar science.

Who started Project Shakti?

Hindustan Unilever (HUL)
Hindustan Unilever (HUL), a leading fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, started Project Shakti in 2001 with the idea to empower women in rural India by creating livelihood opportunities. Since then, the Shakti model has been successfully replicated in villages across India.

When was Project Shakti launched?

The launch event for Project Shakti took place on February 4, 2020 at the Hotel Ashoka, New Delhi.

What is Mission Shakti and how does it work?

Context: Indian scientists have successfully conducted Mission Shakti shooting down a live satellite target in the low earth orbit (LEO). What is it? Mission Shakti is a joint programme of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

What is India’s anti-satellite program?

The Indian anti-satellite (ASAT) program utilized spin off technologies from Indian ABM systems. India is developing a multi-layered and multi-phased missile defence system to defend against hostile ballistic and cruise missiles.

What is India’s ASAT capability?

India’s successful demonstration of the ASAT capability is said to signify its ability to intercept an intercontinental ballistic missile. The ASAT weapon is meant to act as a deterrent. The Indian anti-satellite (ASAT) program utilized spin off technologies from Indian ABM systems.

What is India’s missile defence system?

India is developing a multi-layered and multi-phased missile defence system to defend against hostile ballistic and cruise missiles. The exo-atmospheric interceptors meant to be used against ICBMs, which have lofted trajectories and fly at high altitudes, can also be used to intercept satellites.