The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, visited India on October 23, 2023, on an official visit. The visit was welcomed by Arindam Bagchi, an official spokesperson from the Indian External Affairs Ministry.
About IAEA
- The IAEA is an organization focused on nuclear cooperation and aims to promote the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear technologies.
- India has been a founding member of the IAEA since 1957 and has been a part of the IAEA’s Board of Governors from its inception.
- The IAEA’s membership includes several countries such as Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, the UK, and the US.
- The headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is located in Vienna, Austria.
MCQs on IAEA
Q.: Who is the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) who visited India on October 23, 2023?
a) Rafael Grossi
b) Arindam Bagchi
c) Joe Biden
d) Leonardo da Vinci
Ans : a) Rafael Grossi
Q.: In which city is the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) located?
a) New York
b) Vienna
c) Geneva
d) London
Ans : b) Vienna
