Consider the following statements regarding the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW):
1. OPCW was established in 1997 to oversee the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention .
2. OPCW was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013 for its efforts to eliminate chemical weapons.
3. The OPCW-The Hague Award in 2024 was conferred upon the Indian Chemical Council for its efforts in promoting chemical safety and compliance with the CWC.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

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Consider the following statements regarding the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW):
1. OPCW was established in 1997 to oversee the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention .
2. OPCW was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013 for its efforts to eliminate chemical weapons.
3. The OPCW-The Hague Award in 2024 was conferred upon the Indian Chemical Council for its efforts in promoting chemical safety and compliance with the CWC.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: The OPCW was established in 1997 as the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). The CWC is an arms control treaty that outlaws the production, stockpiling, and use of chemical weapons and their precursors. The OPCW monitors the adherence to the treaty and works towards the elimination of chemical weapons worldwide.

Statement 2 is correct: In 2013, OPCW was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons. The Nobel committee recognized the organization's significant role in supervising the destruction of chemical weapons and helping to prevent their future use.

Statement 3 is correct: In 2024, the OPCW-The Hague Award was conferred upon the Indian Chemical Council (ICC) for its outstanding efforts in promoting chemical safety, enhancing industry-wide compliance with the CWC, and improving practices related to the safe transportation of chemicals in India.

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Consider the following statements regarding the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW): 1. OPCW was established in 1997 to oversee the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention . 2. OPCW was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013 for its efforts to eliminate chemical weapons. 3. The OPCW-The Hague Award in 2024 was conferred upon the Indian Chemical Council for its efforts in promoting chemical safety and compliance with the CWC. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None