National Technology Day

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• Every year, the 11th of May is celebrated as National Technology Day.

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• History:
  • It is celebrated to commemorate the anniversary of the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests. 
  • India successfully test-fired its Shakti-1 nuclear missile in operation called Pokhran-II, also codenamed Operation Shakti.
  • The nuclear missile was tested at the Indian Army’s Pokhran Test Range in Rajasthan. This was the second test which was conducted after Pokhran-I codenamed Operation Smiling Buddha, in May 1974.
• What is celebrated? 
  • The day reminds Indians of the country’s technological advances.
  • The day celebrates not only scientists and engineers, but anyone who is involved with ideating, innovating, and promoting the dissemination of knowledge and also ensuring that its benefits reach the grassroots level.
• Theme for 2022: 
  • ‘Integrated Approach in Science & Technology for Sustainable Future’
• How is the day celebrated?
  • The government of India commemorates the day by honouring those who have made significant contributions to the development of new technology.
  • By recognising the contributions of scientists and engineers, the country highlights the significance of science in our lives and how young people can consider building a career in the field.
• Honoured by: 
  • The Technological Development Board of the Ministry of Science and Technology honours individuals and groups for their remarkable achievements and bestows medals on them.
  • The President of India attends the ceremony organised by the department and presents the awards to enterprises, organisations and individuals for their outstanding contributions to science and technology. 

Source: HT