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National Technology Day 

National Technology Day is celebrated every year on 11 May.An overview of the newsOn this day, various government organizations,
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People celebrate National Technology Day every year on May 11th.

An overview of the news

  • On this day, various government organizations, institutes, schools and colleges organize events to honor the scientists of India and their achievements.
  • India is one of the fastest growing developing countries in the world, and much of the credit goes to technological advancements.
  • In the 21st century, scientists and engineers are leading the country on the path of development.
  • India has made significant progress in science and research in the last three decades.
  • India’s science and technology has improved the country’s position on global forums.
  • For 2023, the theme is ‘School to Startups-Igniting Young Minds to innovate.

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Background of the day 

  • Under the leadership of then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, India conducted a series of five nuclear bomb tests at Pokhran in May 1998.
  • After the success of Pokhran-II, the government declared May 11 as National Technology Day in 1998.
  • In doing so, India became the sixth country to join the ‘nuclear club’.
  • The test was led by the late APJ Abdul Kalam, an aerospace scientist who became the eleventh President of India.
  • On the same day in 1998, India test-fired its first indigenous aircraft Hansa-3 which took off in Bengaluru.
  • On that day, the surface-to-air missile Trishul was also successfully test fired.
  • With many technological advancements in a single day, the Government of India announced the celebration of May 11 as National Technology Day.
  • The first nuclear test was conducted in May 1974.
  • The day was first officially celebrated on 11 May 1999.

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Significance of the day

  • It reminds people of the scientific achievements of the country.
  • It is a day to honour all those who have contributed to the advancement of science.
  • It honours the hard work and efforts of all those who have contributed to the technological progress of our country.

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