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How many members does the NPT currently have?

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  1. 5

  2. 193

  3. 191

  4. 147

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, the NPT has 191 state parties.

Nuclear arsenal reduction treaties have not been sufficient for disarmament thus far because _______.

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  1. They have been exclusively bilateral between the United States and the USSR/Russia

  2. They have not passed appropriate review by the IAEA

  3. They require the states signing them to get approval from all other NPT parties

  4. They do not get rid of the weapons that really matter

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nuclear arsenal reduction treaties like the START I have not been sufficient for disarmament thus far because they have been exclusively bilateral between the United States and the USSR/Russia. Therefore, treaties like the NPT were required in order to include other nations in the aim for nuclear disarmament and world peace. 

How long did the NPT states parties decide to extend the NPT in 1995?

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  1. The NPT was not extended.

  2. The NPT was extended for another 25 years.

  3. The NPT was extended indefinitely - there is no limit to its duration.

  4. The NPT was extended until the next Review Conference.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Twenty-five years after becoming signatories, NPT Parties met in May 1995 and decided that the NPT was to be extended indefinitely - there is no limit to its duration.

Which of the following is NOT an obligation of the NWS under the treaty?

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  1. NWS may not transfer nuclear weapons to NNWS

  2. NWS may not assist or encourage any NNWS to acquire or manufacture nuclear weapons

  3. NWS must pursue negotiations on nuclear disarmament, and general and complete disarmament

  4. NWS must prevent NNWS from acquiring or building nuclear power reactors on their own territory.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
The Non - Proliferation Treaty is a landmark international treaty with the objective of preventing the spread of Nuclear weapons, reducing or eliminating nuclear weapons and the peaceful use of nuclear technology. It was signed in 1968 and came into force on 1970. It recognizes Nuclear Weapons States and the Non-Nuclear Weapon States. It was initially made for 25 years but was extended to an indefinite period in 1995. The Nuclear Weapon States agree not to transfer nuclear weapon and not to assist, encourage, or induce a non-nuclear weapon state in acquiring a nuclear weapon.

Which are the four states that have never signed the NPT?

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  1. Iran, North Korea, Libya, and Syria

  2. Israel, India, Pakistan, and South Sudan

  3. Israel, Pakistan, India, and North Korea

  4. Iran, India, Pakistan, and Botswana

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Four states—India, Israel, Pakistan, and South Sudan—have never signed the NPT. 

While India and Pakistan have publicly disclose their nuclear weapon programs,  Israel has kept it vague. However none of them is a NWS as they are non signatories of the NPT. 

When did  NPT came into force?

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  1. September 4, 1972

  2. November 12, 1994

  3. April 19, 1948

  4. March 5, 1970

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Opened for signature in 1968, the NPT entered into force on March 5, 1970.

Which state renounced its nuclear weapons and joined the NPT as a NNWS in 1991? 

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  1. Ukraine

  2. South Africa

  3. Cuba

  4. Israel

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

South Africa is the only nation that developed nuclear weapons by itself and later deconstructed them. It renounced its nuclear weapons and joined the NPT as a Non Nuclear Weapon State in 1991. 

Who are the five nuclear weapon states (NWS) according to the NPT?

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  1. Russia, the United States, the United Kingdom, France and China

  2. Russia, the United States, Israel, France and China

  3. Russia, the United States, Germany, Japan and China

  4. Russia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Pakistan and India

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NPT defines nuclear weapon states (NWS) as "those that have built and tested a nuclear explosive device before 1 January 1967:; these are the United States, The United Kingdom, Russia, China, and France.

Four other states that aren't a party to the treaty but posses nuclear weapons are : India, Pakistan, North Korea and Israel.

PIO refers to ________________.

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  1. Public Interest Officer

  2. Public Information officer

  3. Both

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

PIO refers to public Information officer. They play a pivotal role in making the right of a citizen to Information a reality.

OFFIcal secrets Act 1923 is an obstacles to the Implementation of RTI Act ?

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

OFFicial secrets Act 1923 is not an obstacles to the Implementation of RTI Act Section 22 of the RTI Act 2005 clearly says that RTI would over ride all existing Acts including Officials secrets Act.