Operation Smiling Buddha Nuclear Test
Sector: Government • Location: Pokhran, Rajasthan, India
Source: Goemkarponn
Operation Smiling Buddha was India's first nuclear test conducted on May 18, 1974, at the Pokhran test range in Rajasthan. The test marked India's entry into the nuclear club, making it the sixth country to conduct a nuclear explosion. The operation was led by Raja Ramanna and was conducted secretly, showcasing India's scientific and technological capabilities.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Government, Nuclear
- Location
- Pokhran, Rajasthan, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Goemkarponn
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Description | Operation Smiling Buddha was India's first nuclear test conducted on May 18, 1974, at the Pokhran test range in Rajasthan. The test marked India's entry into the nuclear club, making it the sixth country to conduct a nuclear explosion. The operation was led by Raja Ramanna and was conducted secretly, showcasing India's scientific and technological capabilities. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | India |
State | Rajasthan |
City | Pokhran |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Nuclear |
Article published date | 2026-05-21 |
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