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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has topped in the SIPRI Yearbook 2021?
A
USA
B
United Kingdom
C
China
D
Israel
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -According to the yearbook, India possessed an estimated 156 nuclear warheads at the start of 2021 compared to 150 at the start of last year, while Pakistan had 165 warheads, up from 160 in 2020. China’s nuclear arsenal consisted of 350 warheads up from 320 at the start of 2020.

Detailed explanation-2: -India is ranked the 3rd highest military spenders in the world.

Detailed explanation-3: -China had 350 nuclear warheads in January 2021 as well as January 2022. India does not share official data on its nuclear arsenal.

Detailed explanation-4: -However, the treaty has been extended to 2026. As of 2022, nine countries have nuclear weapons and a combined stockpile of 12, 700 warheads. Russia and the United States control over 90% of them.

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