Disarmament | MCQs

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NATO stands for The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation.

It was established in the year 1949.

Its headquarter is located in Brussels, Belgium.

Unlike NPT, SALT, and CTBT, NATO is not related to disarmament.

Explanation

The NPT is an international treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and promoting peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

It works in coordination with the IAEA, which verifies compliance.

Explanation

• Disarmament is the act of reducing, limiting, or abolishing weapons.
• Disarmament usually refers to a country's navy or precise type of weaponry.
• Disarmament is frequently taken to mean total elimination of weapons of mass destruction, such as nuclear palms.
  

Explanation

Vladimir Putin announced that Russia was suspending its participation in the NEW START treaty on February 21, 2023.

This move was part of escalating tensions between Russia and the US regarding nuclear arms control.

Explanation

The United Nations' International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action: April 4 (annually)

Theme 2023: Mine action can't wait

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Disarmament Week is observed annually from 24 October to 30 October by the United Nations to promote world peace. 

Disarmament Week was first observed in 1978.

UNO was also established on 24 October. 

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Disarmament Week is observed annually from 24 October to 30 October by the United Nations to promote world peace. 

Disarmament Week was first observed in 1978.

UNO was also established on 24 October. 

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International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation is observed on March 5.