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With reference to 'Organization for the Prohibitions 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 the 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?

With reference to 'Organization for the Prohibitions 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 the 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? Correct Answer 2 and 3 only

The correct answer is 2 and 3 only.

  • Organization for the Prohibitions of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is an intergovernmental organisation and the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention. It is not under the European Union. (Hence statement 1 is incorrect)
    • ​OPCW is the Hague-based autonomous body, which works within the framework of the United Nations, was established in 1997 by the Chemical Weapons Convention to carry out its mandate.
  • It oversees the global endeavour to permanently and verifiably eliminate chemical weapons.
  • The Convention contains four key provisions:
    • Destroying all existing chemical weapons under international verification by the OPCW.
    • Monitoring the chemical industry to prevent new weapons from re-emerging; (Hence statement 2 is correct)
    • Providing assistance and protection to States Parties against chemical threats; and (Hence statement 3 is correct)
    • Fostering international cooperation to strengthen implementation of the Convention and promote the peaceful use of chemistry.

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