Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities:
1. It is a multilateral agreement between the nuclear weapon states.
2. It is entered into force in 1971.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D
Notes:

Both India and Pakistan have exchanged their list of nuclear installations under the bilateral agreement. 

  • The list was handed over in accordance with Article-II of the Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between Pakistan and India, signed on December 31, 1988, the Foreign Office (FO). 
  • The agreement was entered into force on January 27, 1991, provides, inter alia, that the two countries inform each other of nuclear installations and facilities to be covered under the agreement on the first of January of every calendar year. 

Source: ForumIAS 

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