55th Anniversary of the NPT

 55th Anniversary of the NPT

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) celebrated its 55th anniversary on 5th March 2025.

The treaty was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 12th June 1968 and entered into force on 5th March 1970.
About NPT: It is the only binding multilateral treaty that commits Nuclear-Weapon States (NWS) to disarmament while promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Key Provisions: The NPT defines NWS as countries possessing nuclear weapons before 1st January 1967 (USA, UK, France, China, and USSR/Russia). Non-nuclear states agree not to develop nuclear weapons, and nuclear-armed states pledge not to transfer them. It also permits the peaceful use of nuclear energy and provides a withdrawal option if national security is at risk.
Membership: The treaty has 191 members, including 5 NWS (US, Russia, UK, France, and China). India is not a member.
Monitoring: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) ensures compliance.
India and the NPT: India opposes the NPT, considering it discriminatory as it legitimizes nuclear weapons for five countries while denying the same right to others. India follows a "No First Use" (NFU) policy and remains committed to global nuclear disarmament

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