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What is the number of States with 'nuclear capabilities' as listed in Annexure 2 of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)?
Question

What is the number of States with 'nuclear capabilities' as listed in Annexure 2 of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)?

A.

8 States

B.

44 States

C.

15 States

D.

35 States

Correct option is B


Annex 2 of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) lists 44 States that possess nuclear capabilities or are involved in nuclear research. These states are required to sign and ratify the treaty for it to come into force.
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The CTBT aims to ban all nuclear explosions, but for the treaty to become effective, all 44 Annex 2 states, which include nuclear-capable and nuclear-technology countries, must ratify it. As of now, several key States have not yet done so.
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