1998 Pokhran nuclear tests reflected India's scientific excellence: PM on National Technology Day
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Summary
India conducted five nuclear tests of advanced weapon designs on May 11 and 13 in 1998 at the Pokhran range in Rajasthan desert
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Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Monday, 11 May 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
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PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
R&D spending: 0.7% of GDP
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right