Question

In which year did India joined Australia Group?
1. 2017
2. 2016
3. 2014
4. 2018

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 2018

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 2018.

• Australia group is a group of multilateral export control regimes (MECR).
• It was established in 1984, to control the sale of chemical and biological weapons.
• The group initially consisted of 15 members, held its first meeting in Brussels( Belgium) in September 1989.
• India has joined the group as the 43rd member.
• Australia manages the secretariat of Australia Group (AG).
• India is part of these following important groups:

1. Missile Technology control regime (MTCR).
2. The wassenaar aggrement.
3. The Australia Group.