The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an autonomous intergovernmental organization established in 1957 under the United Nations system.

  • Aiming to promote the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear energy worldwide, while preventing its military use, including nuclear weapons proliferation.

Objectives

  • To assist its member states in applying nuclear science and technology for peace, development, and health; 
  • To develop and enforce nuclear safety and security standards, protecting people and the environment from ionising radiation; 
  • To verify through its inspection system that nuclear materials are used only for peaceful purposes, especially under treaties such as the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Facts To Know

  • Formed on the principle of Atoms for Peace.
  • Headquarters: Vienna, Austria.
  • Award: Nobel Peace Prize in 2005.
  • It reports to both the UNGA and the UNSC.
  • The IAEA has 178 member states, India being one of the founding members of the IAEA.

 

Source: The Hindu

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