Answer
Responsible Innovation for Inclusive Growth
Explanation
The theme for National Technology Day 2026 is 'Responsible Innovation for Inclusive Growth'.
Key Points
- > This day is observed every year on May 11
- > It is celebrated to commemorate the 1998 Pokhran tests
- > The then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee led these tests
Additional Information
- The name of the Pokhran-II test was 'Operation Shakti'.
- It was conducted in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan.
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam played a major role in this mission.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1974 | First Nuclear Test (Smiling Buddha) |
| 1998 | Second Nuclear Test (Operation Shakti) |
| 11 May | Start of National Technology Day celebration |