MTCR: Purpose & membership

Q.  Which of the following statements is/are correct about Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) ?

1. It is treaty under auspices of UN.
2. India is party to MTCR.
- Published on 10 Nov 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: None
 
- The Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is an informal and voluntary partnership between 34 countries to prevent the proliferation of missile and unmanned aerial vehicle technology capable of carrying a 500 kg payload for at least 300 km.
- As of June 2015 India has officially applied for membership of MTCR and is to be considered for membership at the plenary meet in October 2015.
- United States, France and some other nations have publicly announced their support for India's membership in the MTCR.
- At the summit in Rotterdam in October 2015, Italy denied the access of India in the organization.

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