What is/are the consequence/consequences of a country becoming the member of the 'Nuclear Suppliers Group'? 1) It will have access to the latest and most efficient nuclear technologies. 2) It automatically becomes a member of "The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)". Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Correct Answer: 1 only. Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) ● It is a group of 48 nuclear supplier countries that seek to prevent nuclear proliferation by controlling the export of materials, equipment and technology that can be used to manufacture nuclear weapons. ● The NSG was founded in response to the Indian nuclear test in May 1974 and first met in November 1975. NPT (Non-Proliferation Treaty) ● The NPT is an international treaty whose objective is to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology, to foster the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and to further the goal of disarmament. ● Opened for signature in 1968, the treaty entered into force in 1970. ● Four UN member states have never accepted the NPT, these are India, Israel, Pakistan and South Sudan. ● Currently, there are 190 members after North Korea acceded in 1985.

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