Question: With reference to ‘Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’, consider the following statements
- It is an organisation of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO.
- It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.
- It provides assistance and protection to State (Parties) against chemical weapons threats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options:
A) Only 1
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 3
D) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer:
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
- Destroying all existing chemical weapons under international verification by the OPCW.
- Monitoring chemical industry to prevent new weapons from re-emerging.
- Providing assistance and protection to states parties against chemical threats.
- Fostering international cooperation to strengthen implementation of the convention and promote the peaceful use of chemistry.
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