Induction of Agni-VI ICBM into India's Strategic Forces Command
India has officially inducted the Agni-VI Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), capable of carrying multiple warheads.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- Agni-VI ICBM inducted into the Strategic Forces Command.
- Features a range of over 8,000 km and MIRV technology.
- Developed indigenously by DRDO.
- Enhances India's nuclear deterrence and second-strike capability.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| 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. |
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 inducted Agni-VI missile?
- 2,000 km
- 5,000 km
- Over 8,000 km
- 12,000 km
Explanation: Agni-VI is an ICBM with a range exceeding 8,000 kilometers.
Q2. What does MIRV technology stand for in the context of Agni-VI?
- Multiple Independent Rocket Vehicle
- Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle
- Multi-Ionized Rocket Velocity
- Mobile Integrated Radar Vision
Explanation: MIRV stands for Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle, allowing one missile to carry several warheads for different 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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