Question Q.4GS1GS1
Discuss the significance of the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests as a transformative moment in India's post-independence history.
Introduction
Operation Smiling Buddha yield Foundation of India's Nuclear capability Strengthened by Pokhran Nuclear test.
14 words
Main Body
Operation Smiling Buddha yield Foundation of India's Nuclear capability Strengthened by Pokhran Nuclear test.
[Reasons & Background of Pokhran test]
1India - Pakistan Conflict & deterrence toll.
2Nuclear Energy for peaceful use
3Self-reliance - under Pokhran USA sword.
[Significance of the test]
1Establishment of the Nuclear doctrine by India
No first use, fairly
minimum credible deterrence
2Nuclear capability development
eg - Establishment of Kundakalam with USA help
3Attain-Bharat & Message - Powerful nuclear state leg - Support figured to Iran, Russia etc.
4Nuclear Energy Capability over 200MQ and target for 2020 is 2047
5Civil Nuclear Agreement - is 123 Deal with USA is 123 Strengthened India's Capability.
[Issues]
1Nuclear base of Pakistan - USA sanctions against India
2USA sanctions against India
3[unclear]
Today India is aiming high to develop with both internal - existent (external) reactor development
150 words16 paragraphs2 bullet points
- Good introduction with Operation Smiling Buddha reference
- Structured approach to background and significance
- Mentions nuclear doctrine
- Mentions specific initiatives like Kundakalam
- References 123 Deal with USA
- Notes issues and international response
Topper
Sapna Chandel
AIR 3562025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country
Nuclear capability
Pokhran Nuclear Tests 1998
Writing Stats
164
Total words
16
Paragraphs
2
Bullets
analytical
Tone