Question

The India-US Nuclear Deal is called 123 Agreement. What does 123 denote?

• A. The deal governed by the clause number 123 of International Atomic Energy Agency, in the context of peaceful use of atomic energy.
• B. This number denotes a cluster of clauses of Hyde Act of US Government
• C. This is the simple number related to chain reaction for creation of atomic energy.
• D. Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act.

Hint:

Look at which US law section lays down the rules for signing civil nuclear deals with other countries.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

India-US deal signed under Section 123 conditions of the 1954 US Atomic Energy Act - hence the popular name.

Final Answer: Option (4).