National Technology Day is observed on
- A.9 August
- B.8 September
- C.11 May
- D.17 May
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Explanation
The correct answer is C, 11 May. The day marks the Pokhran nuclear tests of 11 May 1998.
On 11 May 1998 India carried out the Shakti series of nuclear tests at Pokhran in Rajasthan, under Operation Shakti; two more tests followed on 13 May. The same day also saw the first test flight of Hansa-3, India's indigenous light aircraft, and a successful test-firing of the Trishul missile. To honour these achievements of Indian scientists and engineers, the government declared 11 May National Technology Day, first observed in 1999. Each year the Technology Development Board gives national awards for technology on this day.
A is wrong: 9 August is Quit India Movement Day (August Kranti Diwas), from the 1942 movement.
B is wrong: 8 September is International Literacy Day, declared by UNESCO.
D is wrong: 17 May is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day.
Exam tip: National Technology Day 11 May (Pokhran-II, 1998); National Science Day 28 February (Raman Effect).
Practice Questions
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- A.NRI Day
- B.National Youth Day
- C.National Technology Day
- D.National Anti-Terrorism Day
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India marks 21 May as Anti-Terrorism Day because former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on that day in 1991.
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- A.3 January
- B.21 March
- C.4 July
- D.22 December
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- A.365.2422 days
- B.365.2425 days
- C.365.25 days
- D.365.5 days
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- A.1947
- B.1950
- C.1957
- D.1962
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- A.The Tropic of Cancer
- B.The Tropic of Capricorn
- C.The Equator
- D.The Arctic Circle
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