Strike and hypersonic missile tests 2026

1. Question 1Answer B

   Which DRDO test took place on 8 May 2026?

   • APralay user trial
   • BCorrect answer: Advanced Agni MIRV trial
   • CHypersonic cruise missile flight
   • DKusha missile flight

   Core Trigger: DRDO tests, not inductions: an Advanced Agni MIRV trial on 8 May 2026 and a scramjet combustor run on 9 May.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 145, point 1

2. Question 2Answer A

   When was the first Agni-5 MIRV test under Mission Divyastra flown?

   • ACorrect answer: 11 March 2024
   • B11 May 2024
   • C8 March 2024
   • D1 March 2024

   Mission Divyastra: On 11 March 2024 DRDO flew the first Agni-5 MIRV test from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 145, point 2

3. Question 3Answer D

   Who holds additional DRDO Chairman charge since Samir V Kamat's term ended on 31 May 2026?

   • ARajnath Singh
   • BAnil Chauhan
   • CG Satheesh Reddy
   • DCorrect answer: Rajesh Kumar Singh

   Current Head: Rajnath Singh is Defence Minister; Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh holds additional DRDO Chairman charge since Samir V Kamat's term ended 31 May 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 145, point 3

4. Question 4Answer A

   On which date did the LR-AShM hypersonic anti-ship missile first fly?

   • ACorrect answer: 16 November 2024
   • B16 November 2023
   • C16 December 2024
   • D26 January 2025

   LR-AShM: The long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile first flew on 16 November 2024 and was displayed at the 26 January 2026 parade.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 145, point 4

5. Question 5Answer A

   Consider the LR-AShM. 1. It is designed for a range of over 1,500 km. 2. It averages about Mach 10 throughout its flight. Which is/are correct?

   • ACorrect answer: Only 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither

   Data: The LR-AShM is designed for over 1,500 km, reaching Mach 10 and averaging about Mach 5.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 145, point 5

6. Question 6Answer A

   Which centre leads the Pralay missile programme?

   • ACorrect answer: Research Centre Imarat
   • BDefence Research and Development Laboratory
   • CAdvanced Systems Laboratory
   • DTerminal Ballistics Research Laboratory

   Pralay: Research Centre Imarat leads; BDL and BEL are production partners; user trials ran 28-29 July 2025.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 145, point 6

7. Question 7Answer A

   Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha, was known by what name until 4 September 2015?

   • ACorrect answer: Wheeler Island
   • BSriharikota Island
   • CHavelock Island
   • DNeil Island

   Test Site: Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha, was Wheeler Island until 4 September 2015.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 145, point 8

8. Question 8Answer A

   In which year was DRDO formed?

   • ACorrect answer: 1958
   • B1948
   • C1962
   • D1971

   Founded: DRDO was formed in 1958 by merging Technical Development Establishments, DTD&P and the Defence Science Organisation.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 145, point 9

9. Question 9Answer D

   On which date did the Pralay missile first fly?

   • A22 December 2020
   • B23 December 2021
   • C28 July 2022
   • DCorrect answer: 22 December 2021

   Landmark: Pralay first flew on 22 December 2021; the next day's test made two consecutive-day launches.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 145, point 10

10. Question 10Answer B

    Entry 1 of the Union List makes which subject a Union subject?

    • APublic order
    • BCorrect answer: Defence of India
    • CPolice
    • DAgriculture

    Articles: Entry 1 of the Union List makes the defence of India a Union subject.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 145, point 11

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