India to host key GICNT meet, highlighting commitment to nuclear non profileration

Q.  India will host the implementation and assessment meeting of GICNT standing for?
- Published on 07 Feb 17

a. Global Initiative to Combat New Terrorism
b. Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
c. Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terror
d. Global Initiative to Counter Nuclear Terrorism

ANSWER: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
 
India to host key GICNT meet, highlighting commitment to nuclear non profilerationIndia will be hosting the Implementation and Assessment Group Meeting of the GICNT. GICNT stands for Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism.

This is a key meet on nuclear security in February 8-10, 2017.

It is being hosted by MEA in coordination with DAE.

Around 150 delegates from 100 partner countries and international organisations will participate in the event.

This highlights India's commitment to global nuclear non proliferation and peaceful use of nuclear energy and overall engagement with global community on national security issues.

GICNT: Know More
  • GICNT was launched in 2006 by Russia (Vladmir Putin) and the US (George W. Bush)
  • Members: 86
  • Observers: 5 organisations
  • It has held several multilateral activities in support of its Statement of Principles.
  • GICNT partner nations organize and host workshops, conferences, and exercises.
  • It aims to share best practices for implementing the Statement of Principles.
  • The GICNT also holds Plenary meetings to discuss improvements and changes to the partnership.

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