Mission Sudarshan Chakra: India’s Multi-Layered Defence Shield
Why in the news
In the 79th Independence Day address, the Prime Minister launched Mission Sudarshan Chakra to protect vital sites from enemy attacks.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry: Defence.
- Inspiration: Lord Krishna’s Sudarshan Chakra, blending culture with modern defence technology.
- Aims: indigenous, research-based systems against air, land, sea and cyber threats; Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence technology.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Layers | Surveillance, interception, counter-attack |
| Coverage | Strategic, civilian, religious sites |
| Technology | AI-enabled radar tracking, cyber defence |
| Origin | Wholly designed and made in India |
Exam angle
- Expansion horizon: 2035.
- Announced on the 79th Independence Day.