In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the ‘Additional Protocol’ with the ‘International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’

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)

(b)The military nuclear installations come under the inspection of IAEA

(c)

(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

Statement 1 is correct because an Additional Protocol (AP) to the Safeguards Agreement between the Government of India and the IAEA for the Application of Safeguards to Civilian Nuclear Facilities entered into force on 25 July 2014. Statement 2 is incorrect. Statement 3 is incorrect as IAEA protocol ratification will not give the privilege to buy uranium from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Statement 4 is incorrect because NSG membership is not based on IAEA Additional Protocol ratification. Source: https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/indias-additional-protocol-enters-force