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UPSC General Studies Solved Paper - General Studies-2016

  • question_answer
    With reference to 'Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)', consider the following statements
    1. It is an organisation of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO.
    2. It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.
    3. It provides assistance and protection to State (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A)  Only 1             

    B)  2 and 3

    C)  1 and 3

    D)  1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Exp. [b] The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is an independent, autonomous international organisation. with a working relationship with the United Nations.
    The organisation has four key provisions
    1. Destroying all existing chemical weapons under international verification by the OPCW.
    2. Monitoring chemical industry to prevent new weapons from re-emerging.
    3. Providing assistance and protection to states parties against chemical threats.
    4. Fostering international cooperation to strengthen implementation of the convention and promote the peaceful use of chemistry.


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