Pokhran-II

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fusion
gptkbp:advances advancements in nuclear technology
gptkbp:collaborations limited international scientific collaboration
gptkbp:community mixed reactions
gptkbp:conducted gptkb:India
gptkbp:date May 11, 1998
May 13, 1998
gptkbp:debut gptkb:Shakti_II
gptkb:Shakti_V
gptkb:Shakti_I
gptkb:Shakti_IV
Shakti III
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations strained with several countries
gptkbp:enforces imposed by the United States
gptkbp:followed_by nuclear tests in 1999
gptkbp:government gptkb:Government_of_India
gptkbp:historical_context post-Cold War era
gptkbp:historical_significance marked a turning point in India's defense policy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pokhran-II
gptkbp:international_relations gptkb:India's_nuclear_doctrine
controversial decision
approximately 45 kilotons
minimum credible deterrence
concerns over nuclear proliferation
boosted nuclear research in India
contributed to India's nuclear arsenal
established India's nuclear deterrent
gptkbp:international_response condemnation from several countries
gptkbp:investigates gptkb:A._P._J._Abdul_Kalam
gptkbp:is_debated_in sparked public debate on nuclear policy
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:5
gptkb:Pokhran_Test_Range
underground nuclear tests
gptkbp:legacy part of India's strategic defense policy
gptkbp:location gptkb:Pokhran,_Rajasthan,_India
gptkbp:notable_mission enhanced India's military capabilities
gptkbp:nuclear_strategy_evolution evolution of India's nuclear strategy
gptkbp:nuclear_test_ban increased calls for a global nuclear test ban
gptkbp:nuclear_test_implications implications for global security
gptkbp:nuclear_test_preparations extensive preparations prior to tests
gptkbp:nuclear_test_verification verification by international observers
gptkbp:nuclear_tests_impact long-term impact on regional stability
gptkbp:political_impact increased tensions with China
increased tensions with Pakistan
gptkbp:preceded_by nuclear tests in 1974
gptkbp:public_perception national pride in India
gptkbp:related_event Nuclear Proliferation Treaty violation
gptkbp:result detonation of nuclear devices
gptkbp:significance gptkb:India's_second_nuclear_test_series
gptkbp:strategic_importance regional security dynamics
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Pokhran-I
gptkbp:test_series_announcement announced by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
gptkbp:test_series_classification classified as a success
gptkbp:test_series_duration 3 days
gptkbp:test_series_name gptkb:Operation_Shakti
gptkbp:test_series_objectives demonstrate nuclear capability
gptkbp:test_series_outcome successful detonation of nuclear devices
gptkbp:treaty led to discussions on nuclear disarmament
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:A._P._J._Abdul_Kalam
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5