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Important DaysMonday, 11 May 2026·The Hindu

National Technology Day Observed (11 May)

National Technology Day was observed on 11 May to commemorate India's Pokhran-II nuclear tests (Operation Shakti) of 1998 and celebrate scientific achievements.

Key highlights

  • Marks the Pokhran-II tests on 11 May 1998 (Operation Shakti).
  • Also marks Hansa-3 aircraft test flight and Trishul missile test the same day.
  • First observed in 1999; instituted by PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
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