Question

DRDO has conducted the first successful flight test of Agni-5 missile equipped with MIRV technology. What is the full form of MIRV?

• A. Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle
• B. Mission India Target Re-Entry Vehicle
• C. Multiple Independently Technology Re-Entry Vehicle
• D. Multiple Indirect Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To determine the full form of the acronym MIRV, we must evaluate the given options and match them to the correct definition: 

Option	Description
1. Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle	Systems with multiple warheads, each of which can be aimed at different targets independently.
2. Mission India Target Re-Entry Vehicle	Not a recognized term in technological or military contexts.
3. Multiple Independently Technology Re-Entry Vehicle	The wording is incorrect in the technological context.
4. Multiple Indirect Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle	Does not accurately describe any known technology.

Upon reviewing the definitions, the correct full form of MIRV is Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle. This option correctly describes the capability of the system to independently target multiple locations with separate warheads, which fits the operational context of missile technology such as the Agni-5.

Answer 2

The full form of MIRV is Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle.

Additional Context:

• MIRV technology allows a single missile to carry multiple nuclear warheads, each capable of hitting different targets.
• Key features of MIRV:
  • Enhances strike capability and penetrates missile defense systems
  • Each warhead can be programmed to hit separate targets (100s of km apart)
  • Significantly increases deterrence value
• About Agni-5 MIRV test:
  • Conducted by DRDO in March 2024
  • Makes India the 7th country with MIRV capability
  • Range: 5,000+ km (covers all of Asia and parts of Europe/Africa)
• Other options analysis:
  • Mission India Target Re-Entry Vehicle: Incorrect (not standard terminology)
  • Multiple Independently Technology Re-Entry Vehicle: Incorrect ("Technology" is wrong)
  • Multiple Indirect Targetable Re-Entry vehicle: Incorrect ("Indirect" is wrong)

Correct Answer: (1) Multiple Independently Targetable Re-Entry Vehicle.