Prelims 2018 · Science and Technology · Question 7
What is/are the consequence/consequences of a country becoming the member of the 'Nuclear Suppliers Group'?<br/>1. It will have access to the latest and most efficient nuclear technologies.<br/>2. It automatically becomes a member of "The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)".<br/><br/>Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer
1 only
1. Correct. NSG membership gives a country greater access to global nuclear commerce, including advanced nuclear materials, equipment and technology, subject to safeguards and supplier rules.
2. Incorrect. Membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group does not automatically make a country a member of the NPT; the two are separate frameworks.
Therefore, only statement 1 is correct.