May 11: National Technology Day

Every year, National Technology Day is observed on May 11, 1974 in order to remind India’s technological advancements. This year the day is being observed under the theme Theme: Focusing on Rebooting the economy through Science and Technology. Why on May 11? On May 11, India tested its first successful Shakti-I nuclear missile. The missile ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: APJ Abdul Kalam • National Technology Day • Operation Shakti • Pokhran • Pokhran Desert • Pokhran I • Pokhran Nuclear Tests • Pokhran range • Pokhran-II

ATGM HELINA successfully test fired at Pokhran range

Indigenously developed Helicopter launched Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) ‘HELINA’ was successfully flight tested from Indian Army Helicopter at Pokhran range. The weapon system was tested for its full range. About Test: ATGM HELINA weapon system was released smoothly from Army Helicopter. After its launch it tracked target all through its course and hit it with ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: ATGM HELINA • Defence • DRDO • missile technology • Pokhran range