Answer: C

Explanation:

International Atomic Energy Agency, widely known as the world’s “Atoms for Peace and Development” organization within the United Nations family, the IAEA is the international centre for cooperation in the nuclear field. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

The International Atomic Energy Agency was created in 1957 in response to the deep fears and expectations generated by the discoveries and diverse uses of nuclear technology. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

The Agency works with its Member States and multiple partners worldwide to promote safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies. In 2005, it was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their work for a safe and peaceful world. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

Answer: B

Explanation:

The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is an Indian public sector undertaking, Headquartered at Mumbai. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

It is wholly owned by the Government of India and is responsible for the generation of nuclear power for electricity. NPCIL is administered by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament. Established in 1966 at Stockholm, SIPRI provides data, analysis and recommendations, based on open sources, to policymakers, researchers, media and the interested public.  Hence, option (c) is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) is a landmark international treaty whose objective is to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology, promote cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and to further the goal of achieving nuclear disarmament. Hence, statement 1 is correct.

The Treaty represents the only binding commitment in a multilateral treaty to the goal of disarmament by the nuclear-weapon States. Opened for signature in 1968, the Treaty entered into force in 1970. A total of 191 States have joined the Treaty, including the five nuclear-weapon States. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

Answer: C

Explanation:

A multilateral export control regime is an informal group of like-minded supplier countries that seek to contribute to the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, delivery systems, and advanced conventional weapons through the national implementation of guidelines and control lists for exports. There are currently four such regimes:

The Wassenaar Arrangement (WA) on Export Controls for Conventional Arms and Dual-Use Goods and Technologies. Hence, pair 1 is correctly matched.

The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), for the control of nuclear and nuclear-related technology

The Australia Group (AG) for the control of chemical and biological technology that could be weaponized. Hence, pair 2 is correctly matched.

The Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) for the control of rockets and other aerial vehicles capable of delivering weapons of mass destruction. Hence, pair 3 is correctly matched.