RRaahUPSC
2018 · Current AffairsPrevious Year Question
Q33.
In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the 'Additional Protocol' with the 'International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'?
A. The civilian nuclear reactors come under IAEA safeguards.
B. The military nuclear installations come under the inspection of IAEA.
C. The country will have the privilege to buy uranium from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
D. The country automatically becomes a member of the NSG.
Answer

A

Explanation

India ratified the Additional Protocol to grant greater ease to IAEA to monitor India's civilian atomic programme. The IAEA approved an additional protocol to India's safeguards agreement to place its CIVILIAN nuclear facilities under IAEA safeguards. This paved the way for the NSG to grant India-specific waiver for civilian nuclear commerce.
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