The article focuses on the dangers of nuclear weapons and the importance of disarmament. Here are some key points:
Anniversaries: The article highlights several significant anniversaries, including the 80th anniversary of the first nuclear bomb test, the 70th anniversary of the Russell-Einstein Manifesto, and the 70th anniversary of the Avadi resolution passed by the Indian National Congress.
The Avadi Session, 1955 represented the Congress's distinct shift towards socialism.
The Congress declared the socialist pattern of society to be its goal.
The party resolution also stated that planning must take place with a view towards the establishment of such a society.
Nuclear Proliferation: It emphasizes the growing threat of nuclear proliferation, citing concerns about the potential for non-state actors to acquire nuclear weapons and the increasing tensions between nuclear powers.
The Need for Action: The article argues that India, as a nuclear power, has a responsibility to take a leading role in promoting nuclear disarmament and preventing a global catastrophe.
It calls for a new initiative, building upon the Avadi resolution and Rajiv Gandhi's Action Plan, to address the urgent threat of nuclear war.
The article does not provide specific statistics on the number of nuclear weapons possessed by each country, but it does mention that there are currently an estimated 12,100 nuclear warheads in the world.
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