Why in News?
India successfully test-fired the Agni-4 medium-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha, validating its operational and technical parameters.
Why does the test matter?
- Agni-4 is part of India's strategic missile capability and was developed by DRDO.
- The test was conducted under the Strategic Forces Command, which manages India's strategic nuclear forces.
- A ballistic missile follows a powered launch phase and then travels largely along a ballistic trajectory toward its target.
Exam Connect
- Agni-4 → medium-range ballistic missile
- DRDO → Ministry of Defence
- Strategic Forces Command → part of India’s Nuclear Command Authority