Polity question from Panchayat Secretary (VLW) exam, 2025 by JKSSB
When was the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) established?
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option B —
1957
The Establishment: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was officially created on July 29, 1957.
The Background: Its creation was largely inspired by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower's famous "Atoms for Peace" speech delivered to the UN General Assembly in 1953, which envisioned an international body to both control and promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
The Headquarters: It is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
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