Why in the News?
India successfully test-fired the Agni-1 short-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range at Balasore, Odisha.
Key Highlights
- Test conducted under the Strategic Forces Command
- Launch validated:
- Operational parameters
- Technical performance
- Strengthens India’s:
- Strategic deterrence capability
- Operational preparedness
About Agni-1
- Type Short-range ballistic missile (SRBM)
- Part of India’s Agni missile series
- Developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Key Features
- Surface-to-surface missile
- Nuclear-capable
- Road and rail mobile
- Designed for quick deployment
Test Location
- Integrated Test Range Balasore
Related Development
- Earlier in May 2026, India tested an advanced Agni missile equipped with:
- Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology
What is MIRV?
- A single missile can carry Multiple warheads
- Warheads can strike Different targets independently
[2014] With reference to Agni-IV Missile, consider the following statements;
1.It is a surface-to-surface missile.
2.It is fuelled by liquid propellant alone.
3.It can deliver one-tonne nuclear warheads about 4000 kms.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] 1 only
[B] .2 and 3 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2 and 3
