{"id":37516,"date":"2025-08-22T18:03:04","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T12:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=37516"},"modified":"2025-08-22T18:03:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T12:33:10","slug":"agni-5-missile-test-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Agni 5 Missile Test 2025: India Successfully Launches Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#Agni_5_missile_test_2025_successfully_conducted_by_India_from_Chandipur_Odisha_Learn_about_Agni_V_missile_range_features_strategic_significance_and_exam-relevant_details_for_UPSC_Defence_Banking_and_SSC_aspirants\" >Agni 5 missile test 2025 successfully conducted by India from Chandipur, Odisha. Learn about Agni V missile range, features, strategic significance, and exam-relevant details for UPSC, Defence, Banking, and SSC aspirants.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#India_Successfully_Test-Fires_Agni-5_Intermediate-Range_Ballistic_Missile\" >India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-5 Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#India_Achieves_Major_Milestone_with_Agni-5_Test\" >India Achieves Major Milestone with Agni-5 Test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#Enhancing_Long-Range_Strike_and_Deterrence\" >Enhancing Long-Range Strike and Deterrence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#Strengthening_National_Security_Architecture\" >Strengthening National Security Architecture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#Regional_and_Global_Strategic_Implications\" >Regional and Global Strategic Implications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#Strategic_Deterrence_and_Security_Posture\" >Strategic Deterrence and Security Posture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#Geopolitical_Significance\" >Geopolitical Significance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#Evolution_of_the_Agni_Missile_Programme\" >Evolution of the Agni Missile Programme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#Agni-5_A_Strategic_Leap\" >Agni-5: A Strategic Leap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#Policy_Alignment\" >Policy Alignment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#Key_Takeaways_from_This_News\" >Key Takeaways from This News<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#1_What_is_the_Agni-5_missile\" >1. What is the Agni-5 missile?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#2_When_and_where_was_the_Agni-5_missile_last_successfully_tested\" >2. When and where was the Agni-5 missile last successfully tested?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#3_Who_conducted_the_test_launch_of_Agni-5\" >3. Who conducted the test launch of Agni-5?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#4_Why_is_the_Agni-5_test_significant_for_Indias_defense_strategy\" >4. Why is the Agni-5 test significant for India\u2019s defense strategy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#5_What_is_Indias_nuclear_policy_related_to_missile_deployment\" >5. What is India\u2019s nuclear policy related to missile deployment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#6_What_technology_does_Agni-5_use\" >6. What technology does Agni-5 use?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#7_Which_countries_fall_within_the_range_of_Agni-5\" >7. Which countries fall within the range of Agni-5?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#8_What_is_the_historical_importance_of_the_Agni_missile_program\" >8. What is the historical importance of the Agni missile program?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#9_How_does_the_Agni-5_test_affect_Indias_geopolitical_standing\" >9. How does the Agni-5 test affect India\u2019s geopolitical standing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#10_Which_exams_are_likely_to_ask_questions_about_the_Agni-5_missile\" >10. Which exams are likely to ask questions about the Agni-5 missile?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/agni-5-missile-test-2025\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agni_5_missile_test_2025_successfully_conducted_by_India_from_Chandipur_Odisha_Learn_about_Agni_V_missile_range_features_strategic_significance_and_exam-relevant_details_for_UPSC_Defence_Banking_and_SSC_aspirants\"><\/span>Agni 5 missile test 2025 successfully conducted by India from Chandipur, Odisha. Learn about Agni V missile range, features, strategic significance, and exam-relevant details for UPSC, Defence, Banking, and SSC aspirants.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Successfully_Test-Fires_Agni-5_Intermediate-Range_Ballistic_Missile\"><\/span>India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-5 Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_Achieves_Major_Milestone_with_Agni-5_Test\"><\/span>India Achieves Major Milestone with Agni-5 Test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>August 20, 2025<\/strong>, <strong>India successfully test-fired<\/strong> its advanced <strong>Agni-5 Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM)<\/strong> from the <strong>Integrated Test Range (ITR)<\/strong> in <strong>Chandipur, Odisha<\/strong>. The launch, overseen by the <strong>Strategic Forces Command<\/strong>, <strong>validated all operational and technical parameters<\/strong>, marking a significant stride in India\u2019s strategic warfare capabilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enhancing_Long-Range_Strike_and_Deterrence\"><\/span>Enhancing Long-Range Strike and Deterrence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Agni-5 missile<\/strong>, capable of carrying nuclear warheads, boasts a formidable <strong>range of up to 5,000 km<\/strong>, empowering India to <strong>strike deep into Asia and parts of Europe<\/strong>, including strategic regions like Turkey and China. This launch significantly <strong>strengthens India\u2019s deterrence and long-range strike capabilities<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthening_National_Security_Architecture\"><\/span>Strengthening National Security Architecture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This successful test underscores India\u2019s progress in self-reliant defense technologies. It enhances the country\u2019s <strong>nuclear deterrence posture<\/strong>, reinforcing its stance under the <strong>\u201cNo First Use\u201d<\/strong> doctrine while advancing the <strong>credible minimum deterrent<\/strong> policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regional_and_Global_Strategic_Implications\"><\/span>Regional and Global Strategic Implications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The launch has drawn <strong>regional attention<\/strong>, most notably from <strong>Pakistan, which views the development with concern<\/strong> due to the shifting strategic balance. It also sends a clear strategic signal to <strong>China<\/strong>, reaffirming India&#8217;s capabilities amid evolving geopolitical dynamics in South Asia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Agni-5-missile-test-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/ht-img\/img\/2025\/08\/21\/550x309\/PTI08-20-2025-000472A-0_1755748798608_1755748826137.jpg\" alt=\"Agni 5 missile test 2025\" title=\"Agni 5 missile test 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Agni 5 missile test 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Deterrence_and_Security_Posture\"><\/span>Strategic Deterrence and Security Posture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This test is a <strong>major boost for India\u2019s strategic deterrence<\/strong>. With the Agni-5, India now possesses the ability to project power across a broader geography, injecting increased <strong>credibility into its second-strike capability<\/strong>\u2013\u2013a cornerstone of nuclear deterrence. This development resonates across domains such as national security and defense policy, directly influencing exam topics in <strong>Defence, Civil Services, and PSCS<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geopolitical_Significance\"><\/span>Geopolitical Significance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The successful launch bears <strong>high geopolitical significance<\/strong>, especially in a region marked by complex India\u2013China\u2013Pakistan dynamics. It enhances India\u2019s negotiating strength, strategic autonomy, and geostrategic posture\u2014critical for students preparing for exams focusing on <strong>International Relations and Strategic Affairs<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_the_Agni_Missile_Programme\"><\/span>Evolution of the Agni Missile Programme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s <strong>Agni missile programme<\/strong> began under the <strong>Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP)<\/strong> in the 1980s, spearheaded by Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. The series evolved from short-range variants like <strong>Agni-I<\/strong> (700\u20131,200 km) to <strong>Agni-IV<\/strong> (up to 4,000 km) and eventually to <strong>Agni-V<\/strong>, India\u2019s first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agni-5_A_Strategic_Leap\"><\/span>Agni-5: A Strategic Leap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Agni-5<\/strong>, a <strong>three-stage, solid-fuel, canisterized ICBM<\/strong> with <strong>MIRV<\/strong> potential (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle), represents India\u2019s entry into the elite club of nations with advanced intercontinental strike capabilities like the US, Russia, China, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Policy_Alignment\"><\/span>Policy Alignment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Agni-5 test aligns with India\u2019s <strong>No First Use<\/strong> nuclear policy and its commitment to a <strong>credible minimum deterrence<\/strong>\u2014a strategic doctrine focused on ensuring survivable second-strike potential rather than offensive preemptive capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_This_News\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from This News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>Successful Test Date &amp; Location<\/strong>: Agni-5 was test-fired on <strong>August 20, 2025<\/strong>, from <strong>Chandipur, Odisha<\/strong> under the aegis of Strategic Forces Command.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Extended Range Capability<\/strong>: The missile has a range of up to <strong>5,000 km<\/strong>, enabling India to target deep into Asia and Europe.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>Strategic Deterrence Boost<\/strong>: The launch strengthens India&#8217;s <strong>nuclear deterrence<\/strong> and second-strike capabilities under its <strong>No First Use<\/strong> doctrine.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><strong>MIRV and Technological Edge<\/strong>: Agni-5 is MIRV-capable, enhancing target flexibility and survivability against missile defenses.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><strong>Regional Geopolitical Impact<\/strong>: The success draws global attention, raising concerns in <strong>Pakistan and China<\/strong>, and reasserting India\u2019s defense readiness.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Agni 5 missile test 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_Agni-5_missile\"><\/span>1. What is the Agni-5 missile?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Agni-5 is an <strong>Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM)<\/strong> developed by India\u2019s DRDO. It has a range of up to <strong>5,000 km<\/strong> and is capable of carrying nuclear warheads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_When_and_where_was_the_Agni-5_missile_last_successfully_tested\"><\/span>2. When and where was the Agni-5 missile last successfully tested?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Agni-5 missile was successfully test-fired on <strong>20th August 2025<\/strong> from the <strong>Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Who_conducted_the_test_launch_of_Agni-5\"><\/span>3. Who conducted the test launch of Agni-5?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The test was conducted under the supervision of the <strong>Strategic Forces Command (SFC)<\/strong> with support from the <strong>Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Why_is_the_Agni-5_test_significant_for_Indias_defense_strategy\"><\/span>4. Why is the Agni-5 test significant for India\u2019s defense strategy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It significantly <strong>strengthens India\u2019s nuclear deterrence<\/strong> and second-strike capability, giving the country the ability to reach strategic targets across Asia and parts of Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_is_Indias_nuclear_policy_related_to_missile_deployment\"><\/span>5. What is India\u2019s nuclear policy related to missile deployment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India follows a <strong>No First Use (NFU)<\/strong> policy and maintains a doctrine of <strong>credible minimum deterrence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_technology_does_Agni-5_use\"><\/span>6. What technology does Agni-5 use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Agni-5 is a <strong>three-stage, solid-fueled, canisterized missile<\/strong> and is capable of <strong>MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle)<\/strong> deployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Which_countries_fall_within_the_range_of_Agni-5\"><\/span>7. Which countries fall within the range of Agni-5?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Agni-5 can cover almost all of <strong>Asia (including China and Pakistan)<\/strong> and extend into parts of <strong>Europe (Turkey, Eastern Europe)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_is_the_historical_importance_of_the_Agni_missile_program\"><\/span>8. What is the historical importance of the Agni missile program?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Agni program began under the <strong>Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP)<\/strong> in the 1980s led by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, evolving from short-range to intercontinental capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_How_does_the_Agni-5_test_affect_Indias_geopolitical_standing\"><\/span>9. How does the Agni-5 test affect India\u2019s geopolitical standing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It boosts India\u2019s <strong>strategic credibility<\/strong> and sends a strong signal to rivals, particularly <strong>China and Pakistan<\/strong>, regarding India\u2019s deterrence capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Which_exams_are_likely_to_ask_questions_about_the_Agni-5_missile\"><\/span>10. 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