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The first test nuclear explosion by India on May 18, 1972. |
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The so-called Smiling Buddha was the first test fission explosion by India on May 18, 1972. |
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On September 7 1972 Prime Minister Indira Gandhi gave authorization to the scientists at the Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) to manufacture the nuclear device they had designed and prepare it for a test. Throughout the development of this device, formally the "Peaceful Nuclear Explosive", but usually called Smiling Buddha. |
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On September 7, 1972, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi gave authorization to the scientists at the Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) to manufacture the nuclear device they had designed and prepare it for a test. Throughout the development of this device, formally the "Peaceful Nuclear Explosive", but usually called Smiling Buddha. |
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In 1975 Ramanna, Sethi (an TBRL engineer), and Nag Chaudhuri (head of the DRDO) received the Padma Vibhushan - India's second highest civilian award. Five other project memebers received the third highest award, the Padma Shri. |
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In 1975, Sethi Ramanna (an TBRL engineer), and Nag Chaudhuri (head of the DRDO) received the Padma Vibhushan - India's second highest civilian award. Five other project memebers received the third highest award, the Padma Shri. |
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