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Explain the main feature of the India's Nuclear Policy.

India's nuclear policy has several key features.


Non-proliferation: India is a member of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and supports international efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. However, India has not signed the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) and has conducted nuclear tests in the past.


  • Self-reliance: India has a strong tradition of self-reliance and has developed its own nuclear capabilities, including a domestic nuclear fuel cycle and a nuclear submarine.


  • No first use: India has stated that it will not use nuclear weapons first in a conflict and will only use them in retaliation for a nuclear attack.


  • Minimum credible deterrence: India maintains a minimum credible nuclear deterrent, with a focus on maintaining a small, secure, and reliable nuclear arsenal.


  • Nuclear disarmament: India supports global nuclear disarmament and has called for the elimination of all nuclear weapons.


  • Peaceful uses of nuclear energy: India has a growing nuclear power program and uses nuclear technology for medical and agricultural purposes.


Overall, India's nuclear policy is guided by the principle of maintaining a minimum credible nuclear deterrent while also supporting international efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and promote global nuclear disarmament.

 
 
 

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