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Detailed explanation-1: -New Delhi: India successfully carried out a test launch of tactical ballistic missile Prithvi-II from a test range off the Odisha coast on Tuesday. The defence ministry said the missile struck its target with “high accuracy".

Detailed explanation-2: -“A successful training launch of a short-range ballistic missile, Prithvi-II, was carried out on January 10 from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha,” a statement from the ministry read.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ‘Agni Prime’ is a two-stage canisterised solid-propellant missile with dual redundant navigation and guidance system. India on Friday morning successfully test-fired ‘Agni Prime’ - a new generation of ballistic missiles - from off the coast of Odisha.

Detailed explanation-4: -India on Thursday successfully carried out the night trials of the Agni-5 nuclear-capable ballistic missile, according to sources from the defense establishment. The missile has the capability of hitting targets beyond the range of 5000 km and is crucial for India’s self-defense systems.

Detailed explanation-5: -When was the launch of Agni-5 carried out? The launch was carried out on December 15, 2022 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island.