Consider the following statements about Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW):1. It is an intergovernmental organization and the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention.2. The OPCW is authorized to perform inspections to verify that signatory states are complying with the convention.3. It was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

About Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW):

OPCW is an intergovernmental organization and the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention. This convention has been in force since 1997 and 193 members.
Aim:To achieve the vision of a world free of chemical weapons by implementing the provisions of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Powers:
The OPCW is authorized to perform inspections to verify that signatory states are complying with the convention.
It can also perform testing of sites and victims of suspected chemical weapons attacks.
Headquarters:The Hague, Netherlands.
Significance:The OPCW was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013.

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