National Technology Day 11 May,2024: On this day, India successfully tested nuclear bombs in Pokhran.

Science and Technology

On May 11, 1998, India marked a significant milestone in its defense and scientific endeavors with the initiation of Operation Shakti, also known as Pokhran II. This operation, led by the government under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, comprised a series of nuclear bomb tests conducted at the Pokhran Test Range. The operation included the detonation of five nuclear devices, classified as Shakti I to Shakti V, with the first being a fusion bomb and the rest fission bombs. This event solidified India's status as a nuclear power and underscored its capability in defense technology. It also emphasized the importance of science and innovation in national security and development.


      India conducted the first test flight of the indigenous aircraft "Hansa-3" in Bangalore on May 11, 1998.

      On the same day, India successfully test-fired the Trishul missile.

      Operation Shakti (Pokhran-II) was initiated on May 11, 1998, marking India's entry into the nuclear club with five detonations, including one fusion bomb and four fission bombs.

 

     


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