Correct Answer:
D. 1957
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is a crucial international body dedicated to promoting the safe, secure, and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology, while also preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
- Correct Option (D) 1957: The IAEA was formally established and recognized within the United Nations system in 1957. Its Statute was approved in October 1956, and the Agency officially began its operations in July 1957. This marked a significant step in international efforts to control nuclear technology and ensure its peaceful application globally.
- Distractors:
- (A) 1954, (B) 1955, and (C) 1956 are incorrect. While discussions and foundational work for the IAEA were underway during these years, the agency's official establishment and recognition by the UN system occurred in 1957.