The name given to the Indian long range, sub-sonic cruise missile that was test-fired on 15 April 2019 is:

Correct option is B

• Nirbhay is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads.
• It has a range of approximately 1000 km and flies at sub-sonic speed (less than the speed of sound, i.e., below Mach 1).
• The missile has terrain-hugging and sea-skimming capabilities, making it difficult for enemy radars to detect.

• Nirbhay is often referred to as India’s version of the US Tomahawk missile.
• It follows an inertial navigation system (INS) and GPS guidance to hit its target with precision.
• The missile was first test-fired on 12 March 2013, but the 2019 test was significant as it demonstrated improvements in flight control and accuracy.
• It complements India’s supersonic cruise missile Brahmos, which is faster but has a shorter range.