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India conducted a successful nuclear test on May 18, 1974, which was given the codename Operation Smiling Buddha.

Jan 15, 2023•1 min read

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India conducted a successful nuclear test on May 18, 1974, which was given the codename “Operation Smiling Buddha.”

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