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National Technology Day-11 May

Why in news?

  • National Technology Day is celebrated every year on 11 May in India.
  • ​​It is organized by the Technology Development Board of India.
  • ​​On this day, individuals who have made significant contributions to science and technology are honored.

History of National Technology Day:

  • This day was first celebrated on May 11, 1999.
  • The day was named by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
  • On May 11, 1998, India successfully tested its Shakti-1 nuclear missile in an operation called Pokhran-II.
  • This is known as Operation Shakti, which was led by the then President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
    • Also, India also successfully tested the Trishul missile (short-range surface-to-air missile).
    • On the same day, India also tested the first indigenous aircraft 'Hansa-3'.

Pokhran-I:

  • It was India's first nuclear test, which was successfully carried out on 18 May 1974 in Pokhran, Rajasthan.
  • The codename of this test was "Smiling Buddha".
  • It is considered to mark the beginning of India's nuclear weapons program and is seen as a historic achievement in the field of science and technology of India.

Important facts:

  • Location: This test was conducted at a test site located in Pokhran, Rajasthan.
  • Date: This test was conducted on 18 May 1974.
  • Cause of crisis: This test was an attempt to strengthen India's strategic security approach with Pakistan and China.
  • Scientific leadership: Indian nuclear scientist Dr. Raja Ramanna and many scientists under his leadership contributed to making this test successful.
  • Result: "Smiling Buddha" put India in the list of nuclear powers and was considered as a significant event in the global security scenario.
  • Political context: During this test, India under the leadership of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi took this step to enhance its security.
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