India and Australia Finalize Arrangement to Operationalize Civil Nuclear Pact
This crucial arrangement fully operationalizes the landmark Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement that was originally signed in 2014 and became effective in 2015.
The agreement enables long-term exports of Australian uranium to India under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards.
From an exam perspective, this framework directly supports India's Nuclear Energy Mission, which targets achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047, and complements the SHANTI Act of 2025.
Key Facts / Static GK
IAEA Director General: Rafael Mariano Grossi
Capital of Australia: Canberra
Currency of Australia: Australian Dollar
Q Practice Quiz — 16 July 2026
1. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the India-Australia Civil Nuclear Arrangement finalized recently?
Explanation: The Administrative Arrangement finalized during the 3rd India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne operationalizes the Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement signed in 2014. It enables Australian uranium exports under IAEA safeguards to support India's target of 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047.
2. The traditional 'Dhokra tree of life' metal sculpture presented by PM Modi to his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon originates from which of the following regions?
Explanation: PM Narendra Modi gifted a 'Dhokra tree of life' sculpture originating from Bastar in Chhattisgarh to New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
3. Where was the first-ever 'Samriddh Kendra' under the award-winning Samriddh Gram Initiative inaugurated?
Explanation: The first Samriddh Kendra under the Samriddh Gram Initiative was inaugurated in Umri village, located in the Guna district of Madhya Pradesh.
4. Which of the following is correct regarding the recent achievement of Mangaluru International Airport (MIA)?
Explanation: MIA is the fourth airport in India to achieve Level 5 ACI accreditation (following Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Bengaluru). Bengaluru was the first in Karnataka, making MIA the second in the state.
5. Which state has declared the year 2027 as the 'Year of Youth' to involve over 2 crore youngsters in policy-making and development?
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav declared 2027 as the 'Year of Youth' during the 'My Youth, My Pride' Conclave.
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