With reference to ‘Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’, consider the following statements :
- It is an organization 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 States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2016
– Statement 2 is correct: The OPCW verifies the destruction of existing chemical weapons and monitors the chemical industry in member states to prevent the re-emergence of chemical weapons.
– Statement 3 is correct: The OPCW provides assistance and protection to member states against the use or threat of use of chemical weapons (as per Article X of the CWC). This includes providing advice, coordinating assistance, and conducting exercises.