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= Indian nuclear weapons testing
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Indian nuclear weapons testing refers to the series of tests conducted by India to develop and refine its nuclear weapons program. The most significant tests occurred during the following events: 1. **Pokhran-I (1968)**: This was India's first nuclear test, also known as "Smiling Buddha." It took place on May 18, 1974, at the Pokhran Test Range in Rajasthan.