Q. Consider the following statements about Nuclear Supplier Group (NSG):
- It was constituted in response to Project Smiling Buddha.
- It is also referred to as the London Club.
- Its guidelines are binding.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer:
Only 1 & 2
Notes:
- The Nuclear Supplier Group is a group of nuclear supplier countries that seek to prevent nuclear proliferation by controlling the export of materials, equipment and technology that can be used to manufacture nuclear weapons.
- It was brought in 1974– in response to the Indian nuclear test (smiling Buddha).
- It was first met in November 1975 in London, and is thus popularly referred to as the “London Club”.
- Its guidelines are not binding.