INDIA’S ATOMIC RESEARCH First Nuclear Implosion was carried out - TopicsExpress



          

INDIA’S ATOMIC RESEARCH First Nuclear Implosion was carried out on May 18,1974 at Pokharan in Rajasthan (Thar) desert. The main objective was the use of atomic energy for peaceful purposes, i.e.digging canals, reservoirs, oil exploration, as well as to study rock dynamics. This successful implosion made India the sixth nuclear nation in the world. In Pokhran (Rajasthan) three tests were conducted on May 11, 1998 and two on May 13, 1998. Code named Operation Shakti. India declared itself a nuclear weapon state capable of deterring a nuclear attack on its territory.
Posted on: Sun, 27 Oct 2013 15:38:56 +0000

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