Which UN agency is responsible for ensuring that nuclear energy is used only for peaceful purposes?
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Correct answer: IAEA
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) serves as the world's nuclear watchdog. It inspects nuclear facilities to ensure that nations are complying with the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
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