Which one among the following is responsible for the command, control

Which one among the following is responsible for the command, control and operational decisions of nuclear weapons in India ?

Nuclear Commission of India
Nuclear Command Authority
The Ministry of Defence
The Cabinet Committee on Security
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2018
The correct answer is B) Nuclear Command Authority.
In India, the Nuclear Command Authority (NCA) is the apex body responsible for the command, control, and operational decisions regarding nuclear weapons. It comprises a Political Council, chaired by the Prime Minister, which is the sole body authorized to order the use of nuclear weapons, and an Executive Council, chaired by the National Security Advisor, which provides inputs and carries out the directives of the Political Council.
India adopted its nuclear doctrine in 2003, which includes the principles of ‘No First Use’ and ‘Credible Minimum Deterrence’. The establishment of the NCA is a key component of this doctrine, ensuring civilian political leadership maintains control over nuclear weapons decisions.
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