UPSC Prelims 2026 · Question 85 of 96

UPSC Prelims 2026 question on Mission Sudarshan Chakra

Consider the following statements about Mission Sudarshan Chakra of India:

1. It aims to enhance India's air defence, ballistic missile defence and aerial offensive capabilities.

2. This Mission is being designed to enhance rapid, precise, and powerful defence responses, reinforcing India's strategic autonomy.

3. One of the aims of this Mission is to cover all public places of India by an expanded nationwide security shield by 2035.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1 only
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Answer: A. 1, 2 and 3

Verdict

All three statements are correct, so the answer is Option (a).

Analysis

Mission Sudarshan Chakra is an initiative of the Indian Air Force (IAF) aimed at strengthening India's integrated air defence network, ballistic missile defence systems, and aerial offensive capabilities. The mission seeks to improve rapid, precise, and effective defence responses while enhancing India's strategic preparedness and self-reliance against evolving security challenges. It is a military initiative focused on national defence and should not be interpreted as a civilian security programme for public spaces.

Statement by statement

Statement 1 is correct: It aims to enhance India's air defence, ballistic missile defence and aerial offensive capabilities. The mission focuses on strengthening India's overall defence architecture by improving air defence systems, missile defence capabilities, and aerial strike preparedness.

Statement 2 is correct: One of the key objectives of Mission Sudarshan Chakra is to improve response efficiency and strengthen India's strategic autonomy through enhanced defence capabilities.

Statement 3 is correct: Mission Sudarshan Chakra is a defence initiative focused on military preparedness and operational capabilities. Under this mission, an expanded nationwide security shield is envisaged, with enhanced protection of public spaces and critical areas by 2035, reflecting a long-term, self-reliant approach to national security.

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