Q147 / 270 · NDA 2025 (Phase 2) · General Ability

Consider the following statements with regard to National Technology Day:
1. It commemorates the momentous events of 11th May 1998, when India conducted successful nuclear tests under Operation Shakti
2. The official theme for National Technology Day 2025 is 'School to Startups – Igniting Young Minds to Innovate'
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • Correct answer
    A
    1 only
  • B
    2 only
  • C
    Both 1 and 2
  • D
    Neither 1 nor 2

Solution

National Technology Day is observed every year on 11th May to commemorate the successful nuclear tests conducted in Pokhran in 1998 under Operation Shakti. Thus, Statement 1 is correct.

The theme 'School to Startups – Igniting Young Minds to Innovate' was the official theme for National Technology Day 2023, not 2025. Thus, Statement 2 is incorrect.

Answer: 1 only

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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