India Tests New Powerful Missile

May 9, 2026, 21:29
AsiaTechnology

Introduction

India tested a new Agni missile. The test happened on an island in Odisha.

Main Body

One missile can now carry many bombs. These bombs can hit different places at the same time. The missile can fly more than 5,000 kilometers. Only a few countries have this technology. These countries are the USA, Russia, China, France, and the UK. India also has nuclear submarines. India says it will not use these bombs first. India only uses them if another country attacks first. India has about 180 nuclear bombs.

Conclusion

The test was a success. Now India can protect its country better.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The Power of 'CAN'

In this story, we see a word used many times to show ability (what is possible). For an A2 learner, mastering can is a shortcut to describing a world of possibilities.

How it works: Person/Thing β†’ can β†’ Action

Examples from the text:

  • One missile β†’ can β†’ carry many bombs.
  • These bombs β†’ can β†’ hit different places.
  • The missile β†’ can β†’ fly 5,000 kilometers.
  • India β†’ can β†’ protect its country.

The Golden Rule: Notice that the action word after 'can' never changes. We don't add -s, -ed, or -ing.

  • βœ… can fly
  • ❌ can flies
  • ❌ can flying

🌍 Grouping Countries

When we list things, we use a simple pattern to show a group:

"These countries are the USA, Russia, China, France, and the UK."

A2 Tip: When listing items, always put the word 'and' only before the very last item to keep your sentence clean.

Vocabulary Learning

test (n.)
an examination or trial to check something.
Example:The science test was easy.
island (n.)
a piece of land surrounded by water.
Example:We visited a small island in the lake.
carry (v.)
to hold or support while moving.
Example:She can carry the heavy bag.
bomb (n.)
a weapon that explodes.
Example:The bomb exploded in the city.
hit (v.)
to strike or reach a target.
Example:The ball hit the wall.
place (n.)
a particular position or area.
Example:We found a good place to eat.
time (n.)
a period or moment.
Example:We will arrive at a later time.
fly (v.)
to move through the air.
Example:Birds can fly high.
country (n.)
a nation with its own government.
Example:France is a beautiful country.
protect (v.)
to keep safe from harm.
Example:He will protect his family.
better (adj.)
more good or preferable.
Example:This plan is better than the old one.
technology (n.)
tools and machines made by people.
Example:New technology helps us work faster.
submarine (n.)
a boat that can move under water.
Example:The submarine went deep into the sea.
say (v.)
to speak or express verbally.
Example:Please say your name.
use (v.)
to employ or apply.
Example:Use a pencil to write.
attack (v.)
to strike or harm a target.
Example:The army will attack tomorrow.
first (adj.)
earliest in time or order.
Example:This is my first time here.
only (adv.)
just or exclusively.
Example:Only one person came.
about (prep.)
approximately or roughly.
Example:There are about 10 people.