India Successfully Tests 'Agni-VI' Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
India successfully conducted the first flight test of the Agni-VI missile, featuring Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- Agni-VI ICBM successfully tested by DRDO.
- Features MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle) technology.
- Estimated range is over 8,000 km.
- Launched from 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 estimated range of the Agni-VI missile?
- 3,000 km
- 5,000 km
- Over 8,000 km
- 12,000 km
Explanation: Agni-VI is an ICBM with an estimated range of over 8,000 km.
Q2. What does MIRV stand for in missile technology?
- Multiple Independent Rocket Vehicle
- Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle
- Mobile Integrated Remote Vehicle
- Multi-stage Intercontinental Rocket Variant
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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