Question Q.4GS2GS1
Discuss the significance of the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests as a transformative moment in India's post-independence history.
Introduction
Operation Smiling Buddha guard foundation of India's nuclear capability strengthened by 1998 by Pokhran Nuclear test.
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Main Body
Operation Smiling Buddha guard foundation of India's nuclear capability strengthened by 1998 by Pokhran Nuclear test.
Reasons & background of Pokhran test:
1India - Pakistan conflict & deterrence to P+
2Nuclear energy for peaceful use
3Self-reliance - under Potsdam USA accord
Significance of the test:
1Establishment of the Nuclear doctrine by India
No first use policy
Minimum credible deterrence
2Peaceful capability development
3Attainment of Kargil & message of inevitable nuclear state
eq: Support flared in France during WWII
4Nuclear energy capacity over 500MWz and target for 100GW by 2047
5Civil Nuclear Agreement
CS 123 deal with USA
CS Japan etc. Strengthened Indo's capability
Issues:
1Nuclear place by Pokhstan
2USA sanctions against India
3Legacy law
Today India is aiming high for developing high for developed it's Nuclear Power capability with both internal-external, Internal factor & External (development
— Sapna Chandel · AIR 356
149 words10 paragraphs2 bullet points
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- Comprehensive coverage of reasons and significance
- Mentions both internal and external dimensions
- References specific agreements and targets
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Topper
Sapna Chandel
AIR 3562025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS1
Topic
Modern Indian History
Post-independence India
Nuclear tests and India's nuclear capability
Writing Stats
165
Total words
10
Paragraphs
2
Bullets
analytical
Tone