New generation ballistic missile ‘Agni P’ successfully test-fired by DRDO

New generation ballistic missile ‘Agni P’ successfully test-fired by DRDO

Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) India successfully test-fired the ‘Agni P’ missile off the coast of Odisha
(2) It is developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:

  • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the new generation nuclear capable ballistic missile ‘Agni P’ from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha at 1106 hrs on December 18, 2021.
  • Agni-P is a new generation upgraded version of Agni class missiles.
  • It’s a two-stage canisterized missile with a range of 1,000 to 2,000 kilometres.
  • The Defence Research and Development Organisation is the premier agency under the Department of Defence Research and Development in Ministry of Defence of the Government of India, charged with the military’s research and development.
  • It was formed in 1958.
  • The headquarter of DRDO is in Delhi, India.

BY: AMIT GUPTA

Reference: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1782960