National Technology Day

National Technology Day

Question: What is the theme of the National Technology Day 2017?
(a) Technology for inclusive and sustainable growth
(b) Technology for all
(c) Let innovation drive the change
(d) None of the above.
Ans: (a)

  • Nineteenth National Technology Day was celebrated on May 11th, 2017 throughout the country.
  • The theme of National Technology Day 2017 is ‘Technology for inclusive and sustainable growth’.
  • May 11 is commemorated as the National Technology Day to mark India’s scientific prowess and technological advancements since 1999 as on this day May 11, 1998, India successfully conducted first among the five nuclear tests in Pokhran.
  • It is also notable that the first, indigenous aircraft “Hansa-3” was test flown at Bangalore on this day. India also performed successful test firing of the Trishul missile on the same day.
  • The Technology Development Board (TDB) commemorates the day by honouring technological innovations that have added to the nation growth.

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