Which one of the following statements about the Wassenaar Arrangement is <strong>NOT</strong> correct?
- A. There are 42 participating nations in the Arrangement.
- B. It is formed primarily as a nuclear weapon overseer. ✓
- C. India is the current Chairman of the Arrangement.
- D. India joined the Arrangement in the year 2017.
Correct Answer: B. It is formed primarily as a nuclear weapon overseer.
Explanation
The Wassenaar Arrangement is a multilateral export control regime specifically aimed at conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies. It is not primarily a nuclear weapon overseer (which is the mandate of the IAEA and NSG).
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