International Atomic Energy Agency — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements about the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is/are correct? 1. It was established in 1957 as an autonomous organization under the United Nations system. 2. Its primary mandate is to promote the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and prevent its diversion to military purposes. 3. India is a founding member of the IAEA and has accepted full-scope safeguards on all its nuclear facilities.

Which of the following is NOT a primary organ of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?

Consider the following statements regarding the IAEA's Additional Protocol (AP): 1. It grants the IAEA broader access to information and locations, including undeclared sites. 2. India has signed and ratified an Additional Protocol that is identical in scope to those for NPT non-nuclear-weapon states. 3. The AP aims to strengthen the IAEA's ability to detect undeclared nuclear material and activities.

The term 'Atoms for Peace' is most closely associated with the establishment and mandate of which international organization?

Which of the following best describes the IAEA's role in nuclear security?

Consider the implications of the 2008 India-IAEA Safeguards Agreement: 1. It placed all of India's nuclear facilities, both civilian and military, under IAEA safeguards. 2. It was a prerequisite for India to receive a waiver from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). 3. It allowed India to engage in civil nuclear cooperation with other countries, ending its nuclear isolation.

Which of the following is a key function of the IAEA's Technical Cooperation (TC) program?

The IAEA's 'state-level approach' to safeguards implementation primarily aims to:

Which of the following is a limitation of the IAEA's ability to enforce non-proliferation?

Rafael Grossi, often in news regarding nuclear issues, holds which position?