In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the ‘Additional Protocol’ with the ‘International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’?

Ratifying the Additional Protocol with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) primarily means that India's civilian nuclear reactors come under IAEA safeguards.

This agreement, which entered into force on July 25, mandates the IAEA to inspect civilian nuclear facilities.

Military nuclear installations do not come under IAEA inspection due to this protocol.

Ratification of the IAEA protocol does not automatically grant the privilege to buy uranium from the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), nor does it automatically make the country a member of the NSG.

Statement a is correct. Statements b, c, and d are incorrect.

Sources:

• IAEA - India's Additional Protocol Enters Force