Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Defence Space Agency (DSA)”:
1.It is a tri-service agency of the Indian Armed Forces to command the space assets.
2.The headquarters is located at Ahmadabad.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: DSA is a tri-service agency of the Indian Armed Forces to command the space assets of the Army, Navy and Air Force, including the military’s anti-satellite capability.

  • DSA draws personnel from all three branches of the Armed Forces. It became operational in Nov, 2019.
  • Headquartered in Bengaluru, the agency is tasked with operating the space-warfare assets of India.

Source: FORUMIAS