Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Nuclear Suppliers Group”:
1.It is a legally binding export control regime.
2.It is a group of nuclear supplier countries that seeks to contribute to the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation: Originally called “London Club”, it was founded in response to the Indian nuclear test in 1974.
- It is a voluntary, non-legally binding export control regime.
- It is a group of nuclear supplier countries that seeks to contribute to the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons through the implementation of two sets of Guidelines for nuclear exports and nuclear-related exports.
- The NSG Guidelines were published in 1978 by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to ensure that nuclear trade for peaceful purposes does not contribute to the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
Source: FORUMIAS
