gs1medium

With reference to ‘Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’, consider the following statements:

  1. 1.It is an organisation of the European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO.
  2. 2.It monitors the chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.
  3. 3.It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 and 3 only
  3. C.1 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. 2 and 3 only

The OPCW is an independent international organisation, not part of the European Union, though it collaborates with various bodies. Its mandate includes verifying the destruction of existing chemical weapons and ensuring that states parties do not develop or acquire new ones, which involves monitoring the chemical industry. Furthermore, it offers assistance and protection to member states that face threats from the use or the possibility of use of chemical weapons.

Source: UPSC gs1 2016

Practice this question with answer tracking

Track your performance, build spaced repetition reviews, and see your weak areas.

Start practising free →