Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSince nuclear weapons testing began on 16 July 1945, nearly\n2,000 have taken place. In the early days of nuclear testing little\nconsideration was given to its devastating effects on human life, let alone the\ndangers of nuclear fallout from atmospheric tests. Hindsight and history have\nshown us the terrifying and tragic effects of nuclear weapons testing,\nespecially when controlled conditions go awry, and in light of the far more\npowerful and destructive nuclear weapons that exist today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2010 marked the inaugural commemoration of the International\nDay against Nuclear Tests. In each subsequent year, the day has been observed\nby coordinating various activities throughout the world, such as symposia,\nconferences, exhibits, competitions, publications, lectures, media broadcasts\nand other initiatives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since its establishment, many bilateral and multilateral\ngovernmental level developments as well as broad movements in civil society\nhave helped to advance the cause of banning nuclear tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moreover, \u201cconvinced that nuclear disarmament and the total\nelimination of nuclear weapons are the only absolute guarantee against the use\nor threat of nuclear weapons,\u201d the General Assembly designated 26 September as\nthe \u201cInternational Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons”,\nwhich is devoted to furthering the objective of the total elimination of\nnuclear weapons, through the mobilization of international efforts. The\nInternational Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons was observed for\nthe first time in September 2014. The International Day against Nuclear Tests,\ntogether with other events and actions, has fostered a global environment that\nstrongly advocates for a world free of nuclear weapons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The international instrument to put an end to all forms of\nnuclear testing is the 1996 Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).\nUnfortunately, this has yet to enter into force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the Secretary-General recognized in his disarmament\nagenda \u201cSecuring our Common Future\u201d launched on 24 May 2018, the norm against\ntesting is an example of a measure that serves both disarmament and\nnon-proliferation objectives. By constraining the development of advanced new\ntypes of nuclear weapons, the CTBT puts a brake on the arms race. It also\nserves as a powerful normative barrier against potential States that might seek\nto develop, manufacture and subsequently acquire nuclear weapons in violation\nof their non-proliferation commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every effort needs to be made to ensure the entry into force\nof the CTBT and to preserve its place in the international architecture. In\nthis regard, the Secretary-General appeals to all remaining States whose\nratifications are required for the CTBT to enter into force to commit to sign\nthe Treaty at an early date if they have not already done so, and to accelerate\nthe completion of their ratification processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is the hope of the UN that one day all nuclear weapons\nwill be eliminated. Until then, there is a need to observe International Day\nagainst Nuclear Tests as the world works towards promoting peace and security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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