Correct Answer :   11th May

National Technology Day is celebrated every year on May 11. This day commemorates India's successful nuclear tests that were conducted on May 11th, 1998, at Pokhran, Rajasthan.

It is a day to celebrate the achievements of Indian scientists and engineers who have contributed to the development of technology in various fields.

Every year since 1999, the Technology Development Board (TDB) commemorates the day by honouring technological innovations that have added to national growth. Schools, colleges, and universities organise events, seminars, and workshops to inspire and motivate students to take an interest in science and technology.

National Technology Day 2023 Theme : Every year, the Technology Development Board (TDB) selects a theme for each year's event.

* This year the theme of the National Technology Day 2023 is 'School to Startups-Igniting Young Minds to Innovate.'

* National Technology Day is a reminder of the important role that technology plays in our lives, and the need for continued investment and innovation in this field to ensure progress and growth.

National Technology Day History :

* This term was coined by former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to recognise the contributions of Indian scientists.

* On May 11, 1998, India successfully fired the Shakti-I nuclear missile at an Army test range in Rajasthan's Pokhran. In the following days, two more nuclear tests were conducted as part of the same operation, which brought India into the elite club of nuclear power nations.

* Apart from this, India also tested its first indigenous aircraft 'Hansa-3' on this day from Bengaluru. A successful test firing of the Trishul missile was conducted by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation on May 11, 1998, following the testing of Hansa-3..

Source : India Today