Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organization:
- 1.It is one of the agencies of the United Nations.
- 2.World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day and World Toilet College are the initiatives of this organization, to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.
- 3.The main focus of its function is to grant funds to the least developed countries and developing countries to achieve the end of open defecation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.2 only
- B.3 only
- C.1 and 2
- D.2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: A. 2 only
The World Toilet Organization (WTO) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving toilet and sanitation conditions globally. While it collaborates with various international bodies, it is not an agency of the United Nations. Its significant initiatives include the World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day (November 19), and the World Toilet College, all aimed at raising awareness and driving action to address the global sanitation crisis. Although funding is part of the broader sanitation effort, WTO's primary role is advocacy, education, and driving innovation rather than direct financial grants to countries for achieving specific targets like ending open defecation.
Source: UPSC gs1 2024