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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-governmental organization focused on the global sanitation crisis. While it actively promotes World Toilet Day and organizes the World Toilet Summit, it is not a UN agency. Its primary role is advocacy and capacity building, not direct financial grants, although it facilitates initiatives to address open defecation and improve sanitation worldwide.
Source: UPSC gs1 2024