Categories: International

North Korea tests fire hypersonic missile “Hwasong-8”

North Korea successfully tested a new hypersonic missile called Hwasong-8, in a bid to increase the nation’s capabilities for self-defence. The missile was one of the five most important new weapons systems laid out by North Korea in the five-year military development plan. This was the country’s third missile test in a month. Earlier it tested a new type of cruise missile, as well as a new train-launched ballistic missile system.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

About the missiles:

Hypersonic missiles fly at lower altitudes compared to ballistic weapon systems and can attain more than five times the speed of sound, restricting the interception capabilities of adversaries.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • North Korea Capital: Pyongyang;
  • North Korea Supreme leader: Kim Jong-un;
  • North Korea Currency: North Korean won.

Find More International News

Sumit Arora

Recent Posts

India’s Manufacturing Activity in April: Second Strongest in 3.5 Years

India's manufacturing sector has continued its robust performance into the first quarter of the new…

23 mins ago

RBI Imposes Monetary Penalties on Co-operative Banks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently imposed monetary penalties on several co-operative banks…

46 mins ago

Top-10 Millet Producing Countries in the World 2024

In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in millets due to their…

46 mins ago

Amul Becomes Lead Sponsor for USA and South Africa in T20 World Cup 2024

The renowned Indian dairy giant Amul has been named the Lead Arm sponsor for the…

59 mins ago

World Press Freedom Day 2024 Celebrates on May 3rd

On May 3rd, the global community will come together to observe World Press Freedom Day,…

1 hour ago

Top-10 Silk Producing States in India 2024

Silk, often hailed as the queen of textiles, holds a significant place in India's cultural…

17 hours ago