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Q54 (CDS-I/2017) International Relations & Global Affairs › International Organisations & Groupings › Nuclear and security regimes Answer Verified

India became a member of which one of the following in 2016?

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India officially became the 35th member of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in June 2016 [2]. This membership was a significant milestone in India's integration into global non-proliferation architectures, following years of diplomatic negotiations and a 2005 harmonization of its regulatory systems with MTCR standards. While India applied for the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) in 2016, its bid remains pending due to a lack of consensus among members [1]. India subsequently joined the Wassenaar Arrangement in December 2017 and the Australia Group in 2018 [1]. India is not a member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), having historically opposed it on the grounds that it is discriminatory and legitimizes the nuclear monopoly of five specific powers. Joining the MTCR has bolstered India's credentials as a responsible nuclear power and facilitates access to high-end missile and space technologies [2].

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  1. [1] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 39: After Nehru... > Foreign Relations > p. 795
  2. [2] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-36648279
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