Q. Consider the following pairs:
Initiatives—————————Specifications
1.United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)—–It is a treaty to ensure that appropriate action is taken against people who commit unlawful acts against ships.
2.Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)———–It is a multinational naval partnership with primary focus areas aimed at defeating terrorism, preventing piracy, fostering regional cooperation, and promoting a secure maritime environment.
3.Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the safety of Maritime Navigation———————It establishes the legal framework for combating piracy.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation – Only 2 is correctly matched.
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), is a comprehensive treaty that sets out the legal framework for the use of the world’s oceans, including rules for shipping, fishing, and the exploitation of marine resources. Its primary focus is on establishing a legal framework for the use of the oceans.
Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation primarily addresses unlawful acts against the safety of maritime navigation, including acts of terrorism.
Source: Forum IAS
