43rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1999
When did the General Assembly of the United Nations adopt the "Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty" (CTBT)?
aSeptember 10, 1996✓ Correct
bOctober 24, 1996
cAugust 10, 1996
dMay 1, 1996
Explanation
The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) in New York on September 10, 1996. Three countries—India, Bhutan and Libya—did not give their consent to the CTBT. The CTBT was opened for signature from September 24, 1996. The objective of the CTBT is to completely prohibit nuclear testing, whether the test is for peaceful purposes or for military purposes.
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