DRDO Successfully Tests Agni-Prime Next-Generation Ballistic Missile
DRDO has successfully flight-tested the 'Agni-Prime' (Agni-P) next-generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile off the Odisha coast.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- DRDO successfully tested the Agni-Prime (Agni-P) missile.
- Range of the missile is between 1,000 and 2,000 km.
- It is a canisterized, nuclear-capable ballistic missile.
- Launched from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha.
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| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | High | 3–5 | Defence acquisitions, military exercises, and appointments appear in SSC GK. |
| UPSC / State PCS | Medium | 4–8 | UPSC focuses on strategic aspects: defence policy, Indo-Pacific, border issues, and bilateral defence deals. |
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- Military exercise: name, participating countries, location, purpose
- Defence acquisition: system name, purpose, procured from which country
- Appointments: new Chief of Army Staff, CNS, CAS, and their tenures
- Indigenization: 'Made in India' defence milestones, first-ever systems
- Strategic policy: recent changes to defence export policy, FDI limits in defence
Practice Questions
Q1. What is the range of the Agni-Prime (Agni-P) missile?
- 500-1,000 km
- 1,000-2,000 km
- 3,000-4,000 km
- Over 5,000 km
Explanation: Agni-Prime has a range between 1,000 and 2,000 kilometers.
Q2. From which location was the Agni-Prime missile tested?
- Pokhran
- Sriharikota
- Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island
- Thumba
Explanation: The missile was tested from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island (formerly Wheeler Island) off the Odisha coast.
How to Prepare Defence for Government Exams
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Defence indigenization ('Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence') is a high-priority topic for 2025–26. Focus on systems developed by DRDO or HAL.
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