CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The General Assembly, through its resolution 68/32, declared that 26 September will be the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.

Detailed explanation-2: -The United Nations observes 26 September every year as the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. The aim of the day is to enhance public awareness about the threat posed to humanity by nuclear weapons and the necessity for their total elimination.

Detailed explanation-3: -However, the treaty has been extended to 2026. As of 2022, nine countries have nuclear weapons and a combined stockpile of 12,700 warheads. Russia and the United States control over 90% of them.

Detailed explanation-4: -Although the prohibition treaty by itself will not eliminate any nuclear weapons, the treaty can help to further delegitimize nuclear weapons and strengthen the legal and political norm against their use. As of September 23, 2022, 91 states have signed the treaty and 68 have ratified it.