25) Open Skies Treaty

Question 1

What is Open Skies Treaty ?

Answer 1

It is an agreement that allows its 34 signatory countries to monitor arm development by conducting surveillance flights (unarmed) over each other’s territories

Question 2

When did it come into force ?

Answer 2

Was signed in 1992 and came into effect in 2002

Question 3

Context ?

Answer 3

USA has announced that it will exit this treaty due to continuous violation of the treaty by Russia and changes in the security environment

Question 4

So what has this treaty essentially provided ?

Answer 4

This established an aerial surveillance system for its participants

Question 5

Is India a member ?

Answer 5

NOOOO

Question 6

Which country has signed but not ratified ?

Answer 6

Kyrgyztan