Banning Nuclear Tests in South Asia

... for signatures in 1996. Unlike the Partial Test Ban Treaty or the Limited Test Ban Treaty, the comprehensive treaty prohibits nuclear tests in all spheres including the atmosphere, earth’s surface, underwater and underground. Since then, 183 States have ... ... into bilateral arrangement on non-testing of nuclear weapons is reflective of positive intent towards promoting restraint in South Asia.However, India still does not support the treaty and resolves to retain the option of nuclear testing, as stated in ...