DRDO Successfully Tests 'Agni-VI' Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Agni-VI Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM).
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- Agni-VI is an ICBM with a range of 10,000+ km.
- Features MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle) technology.
- Developed by DRDO.
- Tested from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC / State PCS | Medium | 4–8 | UPSC focuses on strategic aspects: defence policy, Indo-Pacific, border issues, and bilateral defence deals. |
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | High | 3–5 | Defence acquisitions, military exercises, and appointments appear in SSC GK. |
| Railway (RRB NTPC / Group D) | High | 3–5 | Army, 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 approximate range of the Agni-VI missile?
- 3,000 km
- 5,000 km
- 7,000 km
- 10,000+ km
Explanation: Agni-VI is an ICBM with a reported range exceeding 10,000 kilometers.
Q2. What does 'MIRV' technology stand for in missile systems?
- Multiple Independent Rocket Vehicles
- Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle
- Mobile Integrated Radar Vehicle
- Maritime Interception and Reconnaissance Vessel
Explanation: MIRV stands for Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle.
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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