Military & Warfare

India's First Nuclear Test 'Smiling Buddha'

Under Project Smiling Buddha, India detonated its first nuclear weapon at the Pokhran Test Range in Rajasthan. This successful explosion marked India as the sixth nation globally to conduct a nuclear test, elevating its status in international power dynamics. The project was initiated due to growing regional security concerns and the influence of the Cold War. The test was part of a broader objective to ensure national security and scientific advancement in the nuclear domain.

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