Agni Missile Success: India Validates MIRV Technology for Strategic Deterrence
MIRV technology allows a single missile to carry 4–5 nuclear warheads, each capable of striking different targets across a large geographical area.
With this successful test, India has joined an elite group of nations—including the US, Russia, China, France, and the UK—that possess MIRV capabilities.
The entire flight trajectory was monitored by ground-based and ship-based telemetry stations to ensure precision impact.
The missile, developed by DRDO, significantly enhances India's 'Second Strike' capability and strengthens the credible minimum deterrence posture.
Key Facts / Static GK
DRDO Chairman: Dr. Samir V. Kamat
HQ: New Delhi
MIRV: Multiple Independently Targeted Re-entry Vehicle
Practice Quiz — 15 May 2026
Q1. Regarding the RBI's recent relaxation of CET1 capital norms, consider the following statements: I. Banks can include quarterly profits in CET1 capital without any audit requirements. II. The relaxation applies to Payments Banks and Small Finance Banks. III. Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) are included in this new framework.
Q2. What is the targeted volume of coal gasification set by the Government of India to be achieved by the year 2030?
Q3. What is the primary reason for the removal of the CSR obligation for companies participating in the revamped PM Internship Scheme 2026?
Q4. Which of the following conditions allows for an exemption from the sugar export ban effective May 2026? I. Shipments already handed over to customs before the notification. II. Exports of refined sugar to any neighboring country. III. Exports where loading began before 13 May 2026.
Q5. India recently tested the MIRV-enabled Agni missile. Which of the following countries is NOT part of the elite group that already possesses MIRV technology?
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