Pakistan has responded to India’s recent missile test, urging compliance with pre-notification agreements.
Pakistan’s Statement
Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, highlighted India’s recent missile test and emphasized the importance of adhering to pre-notification agreements.
India’s Missile Test
India successfully conducted the first flight test of its Agni-5 missile under ‘Mission Divyastra’, demonstrating the capability of deploying multiple warheads.
Compliance with Pre-notification Agreement
Pakistan stressed the necessity for India to adhere to the pre-notification agreement, particularly concerning the timeline stipulated in Article 2.
Details of the Missile Test
The Agni-5 missile, equipped with multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle (MIRV), was launched from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha, achieving its intended parameters.
Significance of Agni-5
The Agni-5 missile boasts a range of up to 5,000 km, covering a significant portion of Asia and parts of Europe, including regions of China.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Answers:
- What did Pakistan urge India to comply with regarding the recent missile test?
- A) Compliance with international missile regulations
- B) Compliance with pre-notification agreements
- C) Immediate cessation of missile testing
- D) Sharing of missile technology with neighboring countries
- Answer: B) Compliance with pre-notification agreements
- When did India conduct the first flight test of the Agni-5 missile under ‘Mission Divyastra’?
- A) March 9
- B) March 11
- C) March 13
- D) March 15
- Answer: B) March 11
- What capability does the Agni-5 missile demonstrate according to the report?
- A) Stealth technology
- B) Hypersonic speed
- C) Ability to carry multiple warheads
- D) Extended range beyond 10,000 km
- Answer: C) Ability to carry multiple warheads
- Where was the Agni-5 missile test conducted?
- A) Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station
- B) Sriharikota Spaceport
- C) APJ Abdul Kalam Island
- D) Wheeler Island
- Answer: C) APJ Abdul Kalam Island
- What is the range of the Agni-5 missile mentioned in the report?
- A) Up to 3,000 km
- B) Up to 5,000 km
- C) Up to 7,000 km
- D) Up to 10,000 km
- Answer: B) Up to 5,000 km