18) IAEA (Intl Atomic Energy Agency)

Question 1

Context ?

Answer 1

IAEA has expressed serious concerns about Iran’s failure to cooperate with its probe into undeclared nuclear material in the country

Question 2

Details about IAEA ?

Answer 2

1) Seeks to promote peaceful use of nuclear energy and to prohibit its use for military purpose
2) Established in 1957
3) HQ - Vienna , Austria
4) Independent body but still reports to UNSC and UNGA

Question 3

Is India a member ?

Answer 3

YESSS , it is a founding member

Note : India is not a member of IEA