Consider the following statements :
- 1. Nuclear power is the fourth largest source of electricity in India after thermal, hydro and renewable sources.
- 2. India is a non-signatory of the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty.
- 3. India is a member of Nuclear Suppliers Group.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
1, 2 and 3
1 and 2 only
1 only
2 and 3 only
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2010
Statement 1 is correct. Around 2010, nuclear power was indeed a significant source of electricity in India, often ranked fourth after thermal, hydro, and increasingly, the growing renewable energy sources. Statement 2 is correct. India has not signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as a non-nuclear-weapon state, considering it discriminatory. Statement 3 is incorrect. While India received a waiver from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) in 2008 allowing it to engage in global civilian nuclear commerce, India is not a formal member of the NSG. India has sought membership but faced obstacles from some member countries.