CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -India has successfully conducted night trials of nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni V , capable of striking targets at ranges up to 5,000 kilometers with very high degree of accuracy.

Detailed explanation-2: -India successfully flight tests naval anti-ship missile The Indian Navy carried out the test in association with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Detailed explanation-3: -When was the launch of Agni-5 carried out? The launch was carried out on December 15, 2022 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island. When did the first India-China clash take place?

Detailed explanation-4: -In June 2021, DRDO successfully tested Agni P, a canisterised missile with a range capability between 1,000 and 2,000 km. This means that the missile can be launched from road and rail platforms, making it easier for it to be deployed and launched at a quicker pace.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Prithvi missile system comprises various tactical Surface-to-Surface Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM). Its development began in 1983, and it was India’s first indigenous ballistic missile. It was first test-fired in 1988, from Sriharikota, SHAR Centre. It has a range of from 150 to 300 km.