Mission Divyastra was the name given to the first successful flight test of India's Agni-5 missile equipped with MIRV technology. This test was conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). MIRV technology allows a single missile to carry multiple warheads, each capable of targeting different locations.
Mission “Divyastra” is related to which of the following ?
Asked in UKPSC CS Prelims 2024 · Topic: Missile Systems and Strategic Weapons-Ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, anti-ballistic missiles (India's Indigenous Missile Development Programs (e.g., Agni, Prithvi, BrahMos, Akash))
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Answer: A. MIRV Technology
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