International Atomic Energy Agency UPSC NOTE

  The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization that promotes the peaceful use of nuclear energy and works...

 

• The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an international organization that promotes the peaceful use of nuclear energy and works to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons.

• Established in 1957, the IAEA is an autonomous agency under the United Nations (UN) system and reports to both the UN General Assembly and the Security Council.

• The agency's main objective is to verify and ensure compliance with safeguards agreements that countries have with the IAEA to prevent the diversion of nuclear materials for military purposes.