MTCR - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) ?

1. It is treaty under auspices of UN.
2. India is party to MTCR.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: None

Explanation:
- The Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is an informal and voluntary partnership between 34 countries to prevent the proliferation of missile and unmanned aerial vehicle technology capable of carrying a 500 kg payload for at least 300 km.
- As of June 2015 India has officially applied for membership of MTCR and is to be considered for membership at the plenary meet in October 2015.
- United States, France and some other nations have publicly announced their support for India's membership in the MTCR.
- At the summit in Rotterdam in October 2015, Italy denied the access of India in the organization.
2)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR)?

1.  MTCR was created in order to curb the spread of unmanned delivery systems for nuclear weapons.
2. India is a member of MTCR.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:
- The Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) was established in April 1987 by Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Great Britain, and the United States.
- The MTCR has 34 members: Argentina, Australia, Austria,Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic,Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine,United Kingdom,United States of America

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