The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Posted on : 25 Jan 2020

• IAEA was established in 1957. It came into being to implement US President Dwight Eisenhower’s “Atoms for Peace” proposal.
• It seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to prevent its use for military purposes.
• IAEA teams regularly inspect nuclear facilities all over the world to ensure that civilian reactors are not being used for military purposes.
• The UN Committee on Disarmament is concerned with promoting disarmament among nations of the world and establish peace.
• The UN International Safeguard Committee aims at overall security and safety of the nations.

Article Related Questions

1. Which of the following United Nation agencies is concerned with the safety and peaceful use of nuclear technology?

1.The UN Committee on Disarmament

2.International Atomic Energy Agency

3.UN International Safeguard Committee

4.None of the above

Right Ans : International Atomic Energy Agency

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