With reference to ‘Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’, consider the following statements : 1. It is an organization 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 States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct answer is: C. 1 and 3 only

The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is an intergovernmental organization established to implement the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). The CWC is an international treaty that prohibits the development, production, stockpiling, use, and transfer of chemical weapons.

The OPCW is not an organization of the European Union. It is an independent organization with its own headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands. The OPCW works with NATO and WHO in a number of areas, but it is not a member of either organization.

The OPCW does monitor the chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging. This is done through a number of activities, including on-site inspections of chemical facilities, analysis of samples, and research and development.

The OPCW also provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats. This includes providing training, equipment, and other assistance to help States (Parties) comply with the CWC and protect themselves from chemical weapons attacks.

Statement 1 is incorrect because the OPCW is not an organization of the European Union. Statement 2 is correct because the OPCW does monitor the chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging. Statement 3 is correct because the OPCW does provide assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.