DRDO Successfully Tests 'Agni-VI' Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
The DRDO has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Agni-VI Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM).
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- DRDO tests Agni-VI ICBM with a range of over 8,000 km.
- Features MIRV technology (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles).
- Launched 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. |
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 newly tested Agni-VI missile?
- 3,000 km
- 5,000 km
- 8,000 km
- 12,000 km
Explanation: Agni-VI is an ICBM with a range exceeding 8,000 km.
Q2. What does the acronym MIRV stand for in missile technology?
- Multiple Independent Rocket Vehicles
- Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles
- Maritime Integrated Radar Vessel
- Medium Intercontinental Range Vehicle
Explanation: MIRV stands for Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles, allowing one missile to hit multiple targets.
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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