Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT) is an international agreement that prohibits nuclear weapons tests or any other nuclear explosions in the atmosphere, in outer space, and under water.
2.Nehru’s advocacy for nuclear disarmament played a role in the establishment of the PTBT.
3.The PTBT has helped in the improvement in relations between the US and Russia.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation –
Statemensts 1 and 2 are correct. The Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT), also known as the Limited Test Ban Treaty or the Treaty Banning Nuclear Weapon Tests in the Atmosphere, in Outer Space and Under Water, is an international agreement that prohibits nuclear weapons tests or any other nuclear explosions in the atmosphere, in outer space, and under water. Nehru’s advocacy for nuclear disarmament played a role in the establishment of the PTBT. The treaty was signed in 1963 by the United States, the Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom, along with India and Nehru’s efforts for nuclear disarmament contributed to the treaty’s creation.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The PTBT has not directly led to a significant improvement in relations between the US and Russia. While the treaty has been a milestone in nonproliferation efforts and has contributed to reducing radioactive particles in the atmosphere, it has not been a direct factor in improving relations between the US and Russia.
Source: The Hindu
