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Intergovernmental Org Nuclear Suppliers Group
Asked 3 times across 2 UPSC exams, peaking in 2018.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2018
- Recurs across 1 years (2018–2018)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2018 → CDS 2018
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (3 of 3) are since 2016.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2018
What is/are the consequence/consequences of a country becoming the member of the 'Nuclear Suppliers Group' ?
- It will have access to the latest and most efficient nuclear technologies
- It automatically becomes a member of "The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)"
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
- A 1 only ✓
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (A)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
CSE2018
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 The military nuclear installations come under the inspection of IAEA.
- 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.
✓ Correct answer: (A)
International Relations › Treaties/Conventions/Agreements
CDS2018
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
- A India joined MTCR in 2016.
- B India submitted a formal application for membership of the NSG in 2016.
- C India proposed the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in 1996.
- D The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was held in 2016 at Malta. ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
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