The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty is considered important to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons; yet India is opposed to this treaty. Explain.

Answer: The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as the Non-Proliferation Treaty or NPT, is an international treaty signed in 1968, which envisages major objectives such as non-proliferation, disarmament and peaceful uses of nuclear energy. However, India is not a party to this treaty due to structural flaws.

Important Role of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

  • The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty has prevented the proliferation of nuclear weapons in those developed countries (Like Canada, Germany, etc.) which were capable of developing such destructive capability.
  • The treaty has provided a blueprint for specified rules and regulations to deal with the ....
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