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WBCS Main Examination 2023 — Paper IV: General Studies II · Question 176 of 200

Q176
Current Affairs & General KnowledgeInternational Affairs & Organisations
IAEA looks after the safety for which type of pollution?
  1. a.Heavy Metals
  2. b.Hydro carbon
  3. c.Plastic
  4. d.Radio active elements

Answer: (D) Radio active elements

The International Atomic Energy Agency, based in Vienna, promotes the safe and peaceful use of nuclear energy and sets standards on radiation and radioactive-waste safety. Heavy metals, hydrocarbons and plastics fall outside its mandate.