Nuclear Suppliers group (NSG)

Q.  Which of the following are points in favour of India for getting a membership into the Nuclear Suppliers group (NSG)?

1) It supports Non-Proliferation Efforts
2) It acts according to NSG guidelines
3) NSG approves new members on consensus
- Published on 24 Jun 16

a. 1, 3
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 2
d. All of the above

ANSWER: 1, 2
 
  • Apart from above India also has the ability to supply items on NSG control lists.
  • India has a legally based export control system.
  • The only hurdle for India’s membership is the non-signing of the NPT. There are also reservations from China for India’s membership. China is also pushing for entry of Pakistan in the NSG.
  • Since decisions in NSG are taken by consensus, the support of every member of the grouping is needed for India's NSG entry.
  • India says it need not sign the NPT to be eligible for NSG membership since France had become an NSG member without signing the NPT.

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