What is/are the consequence/consequences of a country becoming the member of the 'Nuclear Suppliers Group'? 1. It will have access to the latest and most efficient nuclear technologies. 2. It automatically becomes a member of "The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)". Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statement 1 is correct: The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is a group of nuclear supplier countries that seeks to prevent nuclear proliferation by controlling the export of materials, equipment, and technology that could be used to manufacture nuclear weapons. A country becoming a member of the NSG gains access to advanced nuclear technology and fuel for peaceful purposes, fostering international cooperation in nuclear energy while adhering to non-proliferation norms. Statement 2 is incorrect: Membership in the NSG does not automatically make a country a member of "The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)". While adherence to the NPT (or strong non-proliferation credentials) is generally a prerequisite for NSG membership, the two are distinct international regimes. For example, India is a candidate for NSG membership but is not a signatory to the NPT, primarily because it possesses nuclear weapons and views the NPT as discriminatory.