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No, India is not nuclear-free. India possesses nuclear weapons and is recognized as a nuclear-armed state by the international community.
India is estimated to have around 140-150 nuclear warheads in its current arsenal, according to various sources. India's nuclear weapons program is governed by a "no first use" policy, which means they pledge to only use nuclear weapons in retaliation to a nuclear attack.
Yes, India is known to possess nuclear weapons. The country conducted its first nuclear tests in 1974 and again in 1998, making it a nuclear-armed state. India has a declared policy of credible minimum deterrence.
India conducted its first nuclear test in 1974 to demonstrate its ability to develop nuclear weapons technology. The test, known as "Smiling Buddha," was considered a strategic move to establish India's nuclear deterrence capabilities in the region.
No, China is not a nuclear-free zone. China possesses nuclear weapons and is one of the five recognized nuclear-weapon states under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.