{"id":2653,"date":"2026-02-09T14:19:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T08:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/exams\/india-successfully-tests-agni-3-missile-odisha\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T17:54:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T12:24:13","slug":"india-successfully-tests-agni-3-missile-odisha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/india-successfully-tests-agni-3-missile-odisha\/","title":{"rendered":"India Successfully Tests Fires Nuclear-Capable Agni-3 Missile off Odisha Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">In an official statement, defence officials confirmed that India managed to test-launch its nuclear-capable Agni-3 intermediate-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha. The launch on February 6 confirmed all the operational and technical parameters under the control of the Strategic Forces Command that regulates the strategic missile arsenal of the country. The two-stage, solid-fuelled missile used in the announcement has taken a planned path and shows reliability and preparedness, according to the announcement of the press release as part of India&#8217;s credible minimum deterrence posture. The successful test underscores the continued emphasis on building strategic deterrence and operational readiness.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Significance of Agni-3 Missile<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It extends India\u2019s strategic strike range to about 3,000\u20133,500 km, covering deep-lying targets in potential adversary territories.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Agni-3 is a nuclear-capable, intermediate-range ballistic missile that strengthens India\u2019s strategic deterrence posture.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The successful validations of operational and technical parameters demonstrate the missile\u2019s readiness and reliability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Its range places critical strategic locations within reach, reinforcing credible minimum deterrence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Featuring solid propellant and advanced guidance systems, Agni-3 is more mobile and deployable than earlier systems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The missile enhances India\u2019s second-strike capability by being road and rail-mobile, improving survivability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Integration under the Strategic Forces Command ensures it is part of the country\u2019s structured nuclear command and control.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Its deployment helps balance regional security dynamics, especially with nuclear-armed neighbours.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Agni-3\u2019s accuracy increases its effectiveness with lower-yield warheads, allowing efficient deterrence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It forms a crucial link between shorter-range systems like Agni-2 and longer-range platforms such as Agni-5 in India\u2019s strategic arsenal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Recently Asked PYQs: Agni Missile<\/h2>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Exam<\/th>\n<th>Year<\/th>\n<th>Question (MCQ)<\/th>\n<th>Options<\/th>\n<th>Correct Answer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UPSC Prelims (GS-I)<\/td>\n<td>2013<\/td>\n<td>Which of the following is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile developed by India?<\/td>\n<td>(A) Akash (B) Trishul (C) Agni-I (D) Nag<\/td>\n<td>(C) Agni-I<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CDS (I)<\/td>\n<td>2018<\/td>\n<td>Agni-II missile is classified as which type of missile?<\/td>\n<td>(A) Short-range ballistic (B) Medium-range ballistic (C) Cruise missile (D) Anti-aircraft missile<\/td>\n<td>(B) Medium-range ballistic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NDA &amp; NA<\/td>\n<td>2020<\/td>\n<td>The Agni-I missile uses which type of fuel?<\/td>\n<td>(A) Liquid (B) Cryogenic (C) Solid (D) Hybrid<\/td>\n<td>(C) Solid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UPSC CAPF (AC)<\/td>\n<td>2022<\/td>\n<td>Consider the following missiles: Agni-I, BrahMos, and Dhanush. Which of the above are ballistic missiles?<\/td>\n<td>(A) 1 only (B) 1 and 3 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3<\/td>\n<td>(B) 1 and 3 only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SSC CGL<\/td>\n<td>2019<\/td>\n<td>The Agni-II missile has been developed by which organisation?<\/td>\n<td>(A) ISRO (B) HAL (C) DRDO (D) BARC<\/td>\n<td>(C) DRDO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SSC GD<\/td>\n<td>2021<\/td>\n<td>Which Agni missile has a longer range?<\/td>\n<td>(A) Agni-I (B) Agni-II (C) Same range (D) Depends on payload<\/td>\n<td>(B) Agni-II<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State PSC (BPSC)<\/td>\n<td>2019<\/td>\n<td>Agni-II missile was first successfully tested in which year?<\/td>\n<td>(A) 1995 (B) 1997 (C) 1999 (D) 2001<\/td>\n<td>(C) 1999<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Air Force Group-X<\/td>\n<td>2022<\/td>\n<td>Agni-I belongs to which category of missiles?<\/td>\n<td>(A) Air-to-air (B) Surface-to-surface ballistic (C) Cruise missile (D) Anti-tank<\/td>\n<td>(B) Surface-to-surface ballistic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 650px; height: 433px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/userfiles\/newimages\/ChatGPT%20Image%20Feb%207%2C%202026%2C%2004_43_50%20PM.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/manipur-rule-revoked-yumnam-khemchand-singh-cm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><input class=\"btn-center\" type=\"button\" value=\"Yumnam Khemchand to be Manipur CM today\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Conclusion (India Successfully Tests Agni-3 Missile)<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Agni-3 recently is an indication that its local defence technology has matured and its reliability is not doubtful. The launch, which was conducted in accordance with well-established work rules and protocols, indicates reaffirming of a credible minimum deterrence stance by India and is likely to have been an expression of continued attention to the expansion of strategic preparedness and national security potential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In an official statement, defence officials confirmed that India managed to test-launch its nuclear-capable Agni-3 intermediate-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha. The launch on February 6 confirmed all the operational and technical parameters under the control of the Strategic Forces Command that regulates the strategic missile arsenal of the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2654,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2653","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-defense-current-affairs"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2653","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2653"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2653\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11646,"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2653\/revisions\/11646"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2654"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2653"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2653"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2653"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}