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When Did India get Nuclear weapons?

India conducted its first nuclear weapons test, codenamed "Smiling Buddha," on May 18, 1974. This made India the first country outside of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council to possess nuclear weapons.


Which countries were known to give under nuclear weapons capability in 1985?

In 1985, the countries known to possess nuclear weapons capabilities included the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, France, and China. Additionally, India had conducted its first nuclear test in 1974, although it was not recognized as a nuclear weapons state under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). South Africa had developed nuclear weapons but dismantled its program in the early 1990s. Other nations, such as Israel, were widely believed to have nuclear weapons, although they maintained a policy of ambiguity.


What countries are allowed to have nuclear weapons?

Today eight countries are in possessionn of nuclear weapons. The five nuclear weapons states United States, Russia (former Soviet Union), United Kingdom, France and China, are the only countries allowed to have nuclear weapons according to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) from 1970. All members of the United Nations except Israel, India and Pakistan have signed the NPT.


Was there nuclear weapons used after World War 2?

No nuclear weapons have been used since World War 2. There were testings done by Russia and possibly other countries but they were never used against other nations.


What was nuclear deterrence or mutual destruction?

nuclear deterrence - the idea that if you attack me with nuclear weapons then I will attack you back with nuclear weaponsmutual assured destruction - the idea that if you attack me with nuclear weapons then I will totally destroy you with nuclear weapons and if I attack you with nuclear weapons then you will totally destroy me with nuclear weapons - thus any nuclear attack by either party will result in the certain destruction of both parties

Related Questions

Does Bangladesh have nuclear weapons capability?

No, but it would be nice to see them have nuclear weapons, considering that Pakistan and India are nuclear nations.


Was there been a nuclear bomb dropped after 1945?

There were tests of nuclear weapons but no other nuclear weapons were dropped on other nations as an act of war. Hiroshima and Nagasaki are the only uses of atomic weapons on other nations.


Should other nations be concerned about India and Pakistan testing nuclear weapons?

Yes hence the word NUCLEAR WEAPONS


Should nations have the freedom to develop nuclear weapons?

Any answer to this question would be pure opinion, but I sincerely believe that nations should not have the freedom to develop nuclear weapons. The more nations that have them, the more likely it becomes that they will be used.


What was the main purpose of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?

To prevent the spread of nuclear weapons to other nations.


How has the United Nations tried to limit nuclear weapons?

The UN tried to limit nuclear weapons in many ways. For example, the UN simply wanted all nations to disarm itself with all WMD (Weapons of Mass Destruction), this includes Nuclear Weapons. Also when certain countries like Iran and Korea starts a nuclear program, the UN tries to make sure that none of it is used to make Nuclear Weapons.


What 5 nations are allowed to have nuclear weapons according to nuclear nan-Non-prolifetion treaty?

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How many country's are authorized to make a nuclear weapons?

there are 14 countries which are licensed to make nuclear weapons 5 veto countries and other are developing nations


Which of these communist nations is currently attempting to build nuclear weapons despite restrictions by the UN?

North Korea already has the nuclear weapons, it is delivery vehicles it is developing.


What is the contract that the nations had to sign that stops them from using atomic bombs?

The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, also Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treat is a treaty to limit the spread of nuclear weapons.


What is Australia's view on Iran's nuclear weapons?

Australia's view about Iran having nuclear , Australia does not support that because If Iran had their Nuclear weapons they will threat the world, and will cause an nuclear race in the Arab nations witch will lead to WW3


What is the spread of nucear weapons called?

The spread of nuclear weapons in the world is a major concern for all nations and peoples. The term used for the spread of these weapons id proliferation. The US, Russia, Pakistan, India, UK, France, China, Israel are among the list of nations with a nuclear weapon.