Consider the following statements: 1. The Nuclear Security Summits a

Consider the following statements:

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1. The Nuclear Security Summits are periodically held under the aegis of the United Nations.
2. The International Panel on Fissile Materials is an organ of International Atomic Energy Agency.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer is Right!

Answer is Wrong!

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UPSC IAS – 2017

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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Nuclear Security Summits (NSS) were a series of global summits initiated by then-US President Barack Obama to strengthen measures to prevent nuclear terrorism. They were held biennially from 2010 to 2016 (Washington D.C. 2010, Seoul 2012, The Hague 2014, Washington D.C. 2016). While participants included heads of state/government from many UN member states, these summits were not held *under the aegis* of the United Nations. They were independent, high-level political gatherings focused specifically on nuclear security.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The International Panel on Fissile Materials (IPFM) is an independent group of arms control and non-proliferation experts from various countries. It is not an organ of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The IAEA is an intergovernmental organization within the UN family, responsible for promoting the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear technologies and providing safeguards against nuclear proliferation. The IPFM conducts research and analysis on fissile materials (highly enriched uranium and plutonium) but operates independently.

– Nuclear Security Summits were independent political summits, not part of the UN system.
– The International Panel on Fissile Materials is an independent expert group, not part of the IAEA.

The IAEA plays a crucial role in international nuclear security by establishing guidelines and standards, providing assistance to states, and verifying that nuclear material is not diverted for weapons purposes. The IPFM contributes to the public understanding and policy debate on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation issues, particularly concerning fissile materials.

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