GS PrelimsScience and TechnologyInnovation in Energy Technology2007

Recently, the European Union and other six countries including India signed the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) Project. Which one of the following was not a signatory to it?

A

Canada

B

China

C

Japan

D

USA

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) Project is an international nuclear fusion research and engineering megaproject. 2. The ITER Agreement was signed in November 2006 by the initial seven parties: the European Union (Euratom), India, Japan, China, Russia, South Korea, and the USA. 3. Canada was involved in the early stages but withdrew before the final agreement and was not a signatory to the 2006 ITER Agreement.

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