Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The United Nations Office against Terrorism (UNOCT) acts as a central unit in global counter-terrorism operations.
2.The purpose of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Fund (UNCTF) is to support the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and to allocate funds to projects and initiatives aimed at countering terrorism.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The United Nations Office against Terrorism (UNOCT) plays a central role in coordinating and implementing the United Nations’ global counter-terrorism efforts. It provides assistance to Member States in their efforts to combat terrorism through capacity-building, technical support, and other measures. The UNCTF was established to support the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. It relies on voluntary contributions to finance counter-terrorism activities and capacity-building projects aimed at countering terrorism globally.
Source: Forum IAS
