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Agni 5 test-fired from Chandipur

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: Agni 5 test-fired from Chandipur (GS3 · Defence, 20 August 2025)

What happened

  • Agni 5 was test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha, on 20 August 2025 under the Strategic Forces Command [PIB].

Background

  • The launch validated all parameters [PIB].

Why it matters

  • Routine user trials keep the deterrent credible.

How to use this in Mains

GS-III Security; indigenisation of technology

  1. As per PIB (2025-08-20): agni 5 was test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha, on 20 August 2025 under the Strategic Forces Command.
  2. Routine user trials keep the deterrent credible.
Quotable data point

Agni 5 was test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha, on 20 August 2025 under the Strategic Forces Command.

PIB: Agni 5 test, 20 Aug 2025

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: ITR Chandipur.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

Agni 5 was tested in Aug 2025 under

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

Official source: PIB: Agni 5 test, 20 Aug 2025

facts from cited sources only; faculty review pending