UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 72
With reference to 'Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)', consider the following statements :
- It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO.
- It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.
- It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: The OPCW is the treaty-implementing international organisation for the Chemical Weapons Convention. It verifies relevant chemical-industry activities and offers aid to states threatened by chemical weapons.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Incorrect - OPCW is not an EU body and is not a joint organ of NATO/WHO.
Statement/Item 2: Correct - Its verification regime includes inspections of declared chemical-industry facilities to prevent prohibited weapons activity.
Statement/Item 3: Correct - It facilitates assistance and protection to state parties facing chemical-weapons threats.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 1; omits correct statement/items 2, 3.
B: Correct - includes all and only the true statements/items.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 1; omits correct statement/item 2.
D: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 1.