Q. With reference to United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crimes (UNTOC) consider the following statements:
1.It is also known as the Palermo Convention.
2.The Convention is the first comprehensive and global legally binding instrument to fight transnational organized crime.
3.In India, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is the nodal agency for all dealings with UNTOC.
How many of the above statements are correct?:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. UNTOC is also known as the Palermo Convention since it was adopted in Palermo in Italy. The Convention is the first comprehensive and global legally binding instrument to fight transnational organized crime.
Statement 3 is incorrect. CBI is the nodal agency for all dealings with UNTOC.
Source: ForumIAS
