‘रासायनिक आयुध निषेध संगठन [Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)]’ के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए :
- 1.यह यूरोपीय संघ का एक संगठन है जिसका NATO तथा WHO से कार्यकारी संबंध है।
- 2.यह नए शस्त्रों के प्रादुर्भाव को रोकने के लिए रासायनिक उद्योग का अनुवीक्षण करता है।
- 3.यह राज्यों (पार्टियों) को रासायनिक आयुध के खतरे के विरुद्ध सहायता एवं संरक्षण प्रदान करता है।
उपर्युक्त कथनों में से कौन-सा/से सही है/हैं?
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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?
(a) 1 only · (b) 2 and 3 only · (c) 1 and 3 only · (d) 1, 2 and 3
उत्तर और व्याख्या · explanation in English
Answer: (b) केवल 2 और 3
The OPCW, based in The Hague, is the global body that implements the Chemical Weapons Convention (in force since 29 April 1997); its members are States Parties from all over the world, not the European Union. Its work includes inspecting chemical industry so that weapons do not re-emerge, and helping member states protect themselves against chemical attack.
- ✗ 1. The OPCW is the implementing body of a worldwide treaty with 193 Member States today (India is one); it is not an EU agency, and its formal ties are with the United Nations, not NATO.
- ✓ 2. Through declarations and industry inspections under Article VI of the Convention, the OPCW works to prevent the re-emergence of chemical weapons, including by misuse of existing chemical facilities.
- ✓ 3. Article X of the Convention covers assistance and protection: the OPCW helps members build national protection capacity and can send assistance if chemical weapons are used against them.
Remember · OPCW: The Hague; implements the Chemical Weapons Convention (1997); verifies destruction of stockpiles, inspects industry, gives assistance and protection; Nobel Peace Prize 2013.
Sources
- OPCW: About Us ↗ “The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention, which entered into force on 29 April 1997.”
- OPCW: Our Work ↗ “Chemical weapons may be produced by repurposing existing chemical facilities or they may be made on a smaller scale in purpose-built laboratories or even domestic settings. … The OPCW works with its Member States to help them protect themselves and their populations against the possibility that chemical weapons may be used against them.”
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