Q. With reference to “Zero-draft pandemic treaty” consider the following statements:
1.The draft calls for setting up WHO Global Pandemic Supply Chain and Logistics Network.
2.The draft seeks action against China for its irresponsible behaviour in controlling the outbreak of the pandemic.
3.The draft calls for intellectual property rights to be waived off during pandemics.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 and 3 are correct. The draft calls for setting up WHO Global Pandemic Supply Chain and Logistics Network. The draft calls for intellectual property rights to be waived off during pandemics.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The zero-draft of the pandemic treaty was prepared based on recognising the catastrophic failure of the international community in showing solidarity and equity in response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
Source: ForumIAS
