After independence, India got fame from its two nuclear tests, 1st after two decades of independence and another in 1998, which made India to adjust its place in the list of self-reliant and nuclear capable nations. The tests was carried out in secrecy and was revealed after its success. Pokhran which means “Place of 5 Mirages” is the place where both the nuclear tests were carried out. These tests raised a worldwide uproar and registered India’s name in the list of nuclear nations. Talking about the Pokhran II test, India celebrates its anniversary on 11th May. Below are some points that every defence aspirant must know about Pokhran II Nuclear test.
- It was the second nuclear test after smiling Budha, which was conducted in 1974. First one was conducted on 18 May, 1974 in the sands of Pokhran, Rajasthan.
- It consisted of 5 detonations. First one was fusion and remaining 4 were fission bomb test. The test took 3 days, starting from 11 May.
- The test led to the imposition of sanction on India by many developed nations.
- P.J. Abdul Kalam was entirely involved in this test. “The Turning Points” of A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has a significant part, describing the test and the pre and post scenario of Pokhran II. He is the chief of DRDO and one of the Project Chief Coordinators of this nuclear test.
- This test made India 6th nation to have tested a nuclear weapon.
- AEC (Atomic Energy Commission) and DRDO (Defense Research and Development Organization) were the authorities behind the test.
- The site was built by the Engineer’s Corps of Indian Army. The bombs were taken to the site of tests by Army trucks.
- The day of the test i.e. 11 May was remarked as the National Technology Day of India and now it is celebrated by awarding anomalies of science and industries.
Conclusion – Pokhran II test was concluded in 1998 and is always remembered as a day of pride for India. Many known personalities, political anomalies and Indian Military hunks coordinated with each other to carry out this test and made it successful. The test showed the self-dependency of India and still 11 May occupies a special place in calendars of scientists and researchers.
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