Q. Which year is known for India’s Smiling Buddha?
Answer: 1974
Notes: The "Smiling Buddha" was the code name given to India's first successful nuclear test. The test was conducted on May 18, 1974 and marked India's entry into the exclusive club of nuclear-armed nations. The test was named "Smiling Buddha" because the person who conducted the test, Dr. Homi J. Bhabha, was often referred to as the "father of the Indian nuclear program" and was known for his cheerful disposition.

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