Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty”:
1.It is a multilateral treaty that bans all nuclear explosions, for both civilian and military purposes, in all environments.
2.It was adopted by the United Nations in 1996 and entered into force in 2001.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation: Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty is a multilateral treaty that bans all nuclear explosions, for both civilian and military purposes, in all environments.

  • It was adopted by the United Nations in 1996 but has not entered into force as eight specific states have not ratified the treaty.
  • 166 states have ratified the CTBT and another 17 states have signed but not ratified it. China, Egypt, Iran, Israel and the United States have signed but not ratified the Treaty.

Source: FORUMIAS