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Consider the following statements about Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG):<\/p>\n

1. The NSG guidelines are implemented by each participating government in accordance with its national laws.
\n2. The NSG guidelines facilitate the development of nuclear trade.
\n3. South Africa is the only country from Africa in the NSG.<\/p>\n

Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n

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\nStatements 1 and 2 are correct, while statement 3 is incorrect.
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\n– Statement 1 is correct: The NSG guidelines are implemented by each participating government through its own national laws and regulations. The NSG is not a treaty-based organization with legally binding obligations; its decisions are made by consensus.
\n– Statement 2 is correct: The primary purpose of the NSG is to prevent nuclear proliferation by controlling the export of materials, equipment, and technology that could be used to manufacture nuclear weapons. While doing so safely and securely, the guidelines also aim to facilitate the development of nuclear trade for peaceful purposes, provided the receiving state meets certain non-proliferation criteria.
\n– Statement 3 is incorrect: South Africa is a member of the NSG, but it is not the only country from Africa. Egypt is also a member of the NSG.
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\n– The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is a multinational export control regime. It was established in 1975 in response to India’s nuclear test in 1974.
\n– India is not a member of the NSG, although it has sought membership for several years.
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Consider the following statements about Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG): 1. The NSG guidelines are implemented by each participating government in accordance with its national laws. 2. The NSG guidelines facilitate the development of nuclear trade. 3. South Africa is the only country from Africa in the NSG. Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? … <\/p>\n

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