With reference to United Nations Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW or CCWC), consider the following statements: The convention was concluded this year and so far it is not signed by any of the UN member nations. The convention covers land mines, booby traps, incendiary devices, blinding laser weapons and clearance of explosive remnants of war. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. With reference to United Nations Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW or CCWC), consider the following statements:
1. The convention was concluded this year and so far it is not signed by any of the UN member nations.
2. The convention covers land mines, booby traps, incendiary devices, blinding laser weapons and clearance of explosive remnants of war.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The convention was concluded at Geneva on October 10, 1980, and entered into force in December 1983. 125 nations are party to this convention. The convention seeks to prohibit or restrict the use of certain conventional weapons which are considered excessively injurious or whose effects are indiscriminate.

Statement 2 is correct.

Source: Indian Express

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