Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
UPSC often asks about the roles and functions of major international organizations, especially those related to global security, energy, and environmental issues. The IAEA's role in nuclear non-proliferation and safety is highly significant for international relations and global governance.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an autonomous international organization established in 1957, reporting to the UN General Assembly and Security Council. It serves as the world's central intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation in the nuclear field, working to promote the safe, secure, and peaceful uses of nuclear technologies and to prevent their diversion to military purposes.