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When did India carry out the first nuclear test at Pokhran?
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18 May 1974
Pokhran Nuclear Test Date Identified
India conducted its first nuclear test, codenamed 'Smiling Buddha', at the Pokhran test range.
The specific date for this significant event was 18 May 1974.
Key Event Details
- Event: India's First Nuclear Test (Operation Smiling Buddha)
- Location: Pokhran, Rajasthan, India
- Date: 18 May 1974
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