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DRDO Successfully Tests Next-Gen 'Agni-Prime' Missile

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight test of the New Generation Ballistic Missile 'Agni-Prime' off the coast of Odisha.

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Key Points for Quick Revision

  • DRDO tested the 'Agni-Prime' missile from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island.
  • Agni-Prime is a canisterized missile with a range of 1,000 to 2,000 km.
  • It is a two-stage solid-propellant ballistic missile.
  • The missile is designed for high mobility and quick deployment.

How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams

ExamFrequencyApprox. MarksWhat Gets Asked
SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS)High3–5Defence acquisitions, military exercises, and appointments appear in SSC GK.
UPSC / State PCSMedium4–8UPSC focuses on strategic aspects: defence policy, Indo-Pacific, border issues, and bilateral defence deals.
Railway (RRB NTPC / Group D)High3–5Army, Navy, and Air Force current events are regularly tested in Railway GK.

What to Memorize from This Topic

  • 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' missile?

  1. 500-1,000 km
  2. 1,000-2,000 km
  3. 3,000-4,000 km
  4. Over 5,000 km

Explanation: Agni-Prime is a medium-range ballistic missile with a range between 1,000 and 2,000 km.

Q2. From which location are most of India's missile tests conducted?

  1. Pokhran
  2. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island
  3. Sriharikota
  4. Thumba

Explanation: Most of India's missile flight tests are conducted from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island (formerly Wheeler Island) off the coast of Odisha.

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How to Prepare Defence for Government Exams

For every military exercise, note: India + Partner country + Purpose (bilateral or multilateral). Questions are pattern-based.

Defence indigenization ('Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence') is a high-priority topic for 2025–26. Focus on systems developed by DRDO or HAL.

Chiefs of defence services change periodically. Always keep the current CDS, Army Chief, Navy Chief, and Air Chief up to date.

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