UNCLOS
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea(UNCLOS)?
1. The UN has direct operational role in the implementation of the Convention.
2. India has signed & ratified UNCLOS.- Published on 04 Nov 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 2
- It defines the rights and responsibilities of nations with respect to their use of the world's oceans.
- The UN has no direct operational role in the implementation of the Convention.
- There is, however, a role played by organizations such as the International Maritime Organization, the International Whaling Commission, and the International Seabed Authority (ISA). (The ISA was established by the UN Convention.)
- USA has signed the Agreement, but have not ratified.
- Turkey has neither signed nor acceded to both the Convention and Agreement
