National Technology Day (India)—May 11
“Marking May 11: India’s Rise as a Nuclear Power and the Rise of the Machines” National Technology Day is celebrated annually to commemorate the Pokhran-II nuclear tests conducted on May 11, 1998, under Operation Shakti. This landmark event marked India’s entry into the elite group of nuclear-armed nations. Location: Pokhran, Rajasthan Tests Conducted: 5 underground …