24) UN Arms Trade Treaty

Question 1

When did this treaty come into force ?

Answer 1

In 2014

Question 2

Current context ?

Answer 2

China has decided to join this treaty . Note : USA has rejected this treaty several times

Question 3

Objective ?

Answer 3

To regulate the intl trade in conventional arms (from small arms to battle tanks, combat aircraft and warships)

Question 4

What does the treaty do ?

Answer 4

1) It requires member countries to keep records of intl transfers of weapons and to prohibit cross border shipments that can be used in human rights violations or attacks on civilians
2) It establishes common standards for intl trade of conventional weapons and seek to reduce illicit arms trade

Question 5

Does it regulate domestic sale or transfer ?

Answer 5

NOOO

Question 6

Present status ?

Answer 6

105 states have ratified the treaty and further 32 states have signed but not ratified it. However, India has not signed the treaty