With reference to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), consider the following statements: 1. It aims to encourage peaceful uses of nuclear energy and prevent its use for military purposes. 2. A country is required to ratify the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in order to join the agency. 3. The headquarters of the IAEA is located in Geneva, Switzerland. How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), consider the following statements:
1.It aims to encourage peaceful uses of nuclear energy and prevent its use for military purposes.
2.A country is required to ratify the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in order to join the agency.
3.The headquarters of the IAEA is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanations –

Statement 1 is correct. The IAEA’s mission includes promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy and ensuring it is not used for military purposes.

Statements 2 and 3 are incorrect. Membership in the IAEA is not dependent upon ratifying the NPT. While the IAEA plays a role in implementing safeguards under the NPT, countries can join the IAEA without being NPT signatories. The headquarters of the IAEA is located in Vienna, Austria.

Source: The Hindu

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