WORLD HISTORY

COLD WAR ERA

IMPACT OF COLD WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In 1963, the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
A
prohibited the testing of nuclear weapons in the atmosphere
B
prohibited the testing of nuclear weapons in the ocean
C
stopped both sides from making more weapons
D
didn’t change anything
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Kennedy signed the ratified treaty on October 7, 1963. The treaty: prohibited nuclear weapons tests or other nuclear explosions under water, in the atmosphere, or in outer space. allowed underground nuclear tests as long as no radioactive debris falls outside the boundaries of the nation conducting the test.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Test Ban Treaty was signed in Moscow on August 5, 1963; ratified by the United States Senate on September 24, 1963; and entered into force on October 10, 1963. The treaty prohibited nuclear weapons tests “or any other nuclear explosion” in the atmosphere, in outer space, and under water.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT) is the abbreviated name of the 1963 Treaty Banning Nuclear Weapon Tests in the Atmosphere, in Outer Space and Under Water, which prohibited all test detonations of nuclear weapons except for those conducted underground.

Detailed explanation-4: -Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)

Detailed explanation-5: -The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons opened for signature at the United Nations in New York on 20 September 2017 and entered into force on 22 January 2021. There are currently 92 signatories and 68 states parties.

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