With reference to ‘Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’, consider the following statements: [UPSC Prelims 2016]

With reference to ‘Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’, consider the following statements:
  1. It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO.
  2. It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.
  3. It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1,2 and 3
Ans. D
Explanation:
OPCW is an independent,autonomous,international organisation in working relation with UN.
Why the question Came:
OPCW was in news regarding chemical weapons warfare in Syria recently. Thus Syria come into the UPSC QP!
Sources:
https://www.opcw.org/about-opcw/
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