Question

With reference to the International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS-2024), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. This conference was held on 25th May, 2024.
2. India has recently reconstituted an inter-ministerial Counter Nuclear Smuggling Team (CNST) to strengthen the nuclear security.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

  1. Only 2
  2. Only 1
  3. Neither 1 nor 2
  4. Both1 and 2

Answer:

Option A: Only 2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Only 2”.

The International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS) 2024 was held in Vienna, Austria from May 20–24, 2024.

India has reconstituted an inter-ministerial Counter Nuclear Smuggling Team (CNST) to enhance nuclear security efforts​.