- Successful test flight of the next-generation ballistic missile Agni-Prime conducted by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on April 3, 2024, from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha.
- Test met all trial objectives, confirming reliable performance, with data captured by various range sensors including Downrange ships.
- Launch took place in the presence of high-ranking officials including Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Strategic Forces Command, and senior officials from DRDO and the Indian Army.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, SFC, and Armed Forces, highlighting the missile’s potential as a force multiplier.
- Previous successful test of Agni Prime occurred in June the previous year, also from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island.
Q: Where was the test flight of Agni-Prime conducted by SFC and DRDO in April 2024?
a) Pokharan, Rajsthan
b) ISRO SHAR Center
c) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island
d) Chandipur Test Range
Ans : c) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island
