The Federation of American Scientists classifies the Agni-5 missile as a "near-intercontinental ballistic missile" with a potential maximum range of 3,728 miles.

Since late June, disasters have struck in quick succession across the mountainous regions of northern Pakistan and India.

The GSI exercise covered 4.3 lakh sq km of hilly and mountainous terrain across 19 states and Union Territories. These included the Himalayas, north-eastern hill belts and the Western Ghats.