Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1.The Geneva and Genocide Conventions both impose obligations on states to refrain from supplying weapons to nations that may be committing war crimes.
2.India is a signatory to the Geneva Convention but has not signed the Genocide Convention.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. The Geneva Conventions require states to “respect and ensure respect” for international humanitarian law, which includes refraining from arms transfers if they are likely to be used in violations of these conventions. The Genocide Convention obligates states to prevent genocide, which includes not supplying arms that could be used for such acts.
Statement 2 is incorrect. India has ratified both the Geneva Conventions and the Genocide Convention.
Source: The Hindu
