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National Technology Day: May 11
Every year, India celebrates National Technology Day on May 11. This year, the National Technology Day is being celebrated under the theme: Theme: Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future The Ministry of Science and Technology organises several events across ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Pinaka rockets manufactured by Economic Explosives Ltd (EEL) test fired at Pokhran
Pinaka Rockets, completely manufactured by a private sector organization named Economic Explosives Ltd, have completed its successful test firing operation at Pokhran. Key Highlights A total of six Pinaca rockets have been test-fired. The rockets were manufactured by Economic Explosives ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
KVIC revives Pokhran Potteries
On June 21, 2020, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in order to revive the pottery industry in Pokhran distributed 80 electric potter wheels. Highlights The KVIC distributed blunger machines as well apart from potter wheels. The machines are ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
2019 edition of National Technology Day (NTD)
The National Technology Day (NTD) is held every year on May 11 to celebrate India’s achievements in science and technology and to mark the historic feat of test-firing its very first nuclear-capable missile back in 1998 at Pokhran. The day ..
DRDO successfully test fires Indigenous Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired indigenously designed and developed Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) in the deserts of Pokhran in Rajasthan. Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) incorporates many advanced features, including, ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
EXERCISE VAYU SHAKTI-2019
A mega exercise, EXERCISE VAYU SHAKTI-2019 involving 140 fighter jets and attack helicopters, in a firepower demonstration was held close to the border with Pakistan at Pokhran in Rajasthan. Indian Airforce Strength at Display The mega exercise, EXERCISE VAYU SHAKTI-2019 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Smart Anti Airfield Weapon successfully flight tested near Pokhran
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested indigenously developed light weight glide bomb Smart Anti Airfield Weapon (SAAW) dropped from an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft. Total of three tests with different release conditions and ranges were ..