Revising GDP calculations, radiation leak fears, and India's nuclear arsenal
Jun 18, 2025•27 min
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Episode description
First, we talk to The Indian Express' Udit Mishra about the GDP or the Gross Domestic Product calculation for India. He shares that the base year for the calculation of the GDP is being revised, how the base year is chosen and how important it is for the GDP calculation process.
Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about the Israel Iran conflict. Since Israel attacked the nuclear facilities in Iran, there has been a speculation regarding the nuclear materials and weapons going off or of a radiation leak happening. But is that a possibility? Amitabh explains. (14:35)
Lastly, we discuss the latest yearbook released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute regarding the nuclear warheads owned by different countries and where does India stand. (24:32)
Hosted by Niharika Nanda
Produced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about the Israel Iran conflict. Since Israel attacked the nuclear facilities in Iran, there has been a speculation regarding the nuclear materials and weapons going off or of a radiation leak happening. But is that a possibility? Amitabh explains. (14:35)
Lastly, we discuss the latest yearbook released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute regarding the nuclear warheads owned by different countries and where does India stand. (24:32)
Hosted by Niharika Nanda
Produced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda
Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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