Nuclear Non-proliferation — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG): 1. It was established in 1975 following India's nuclear test. 2. All NPT parties are automatically NSG members. 3. NSG decisions require consensus among all members. 4. India received an NSG waiver in 2008 for civilian nuclear cooperation. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following best describes India's 'No First Use' nuclear doctrine? 1. India will never use nuclear weapons under any circumstances. 2. India will use nuclear weapons only in retaliation to a nuclear attack. 3. India reserves the right to use nuclear weapons against chemical/biological attacks. 4. India will not use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear weapon states.

The term 'nuclear apartheid' in the context of non-proliferation refers to:

Consider the following about IAEA safeguards: 1. Comprehensive Safeguards Agreements cover all nuclear materials in NPT non-nuclear weapon states. 2. Additional Protocols provide enhanced verification tools including environmental sampling. 3. India has concluded both CSA and Additional Protocol with IAEA. 4. Safeguards aim to detect diversion of nuclear materials from peaceful uses. Which statements are correct?

The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) has not entered into force because: