Question: When did the India joined The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCoC)?
(a) 2 June 2016
(b) 3 June 2016
(c) 1 June 2016
(d) 31 May 2016
Ans:(c)
Related facts:
- On June 1, India became the 138th Subscribing State to the Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCOC).
- The HCOC is a voluntary mechanism that has built a broad international predisposition against ballistic missile proliferation and promotes transparency and confidence building.
- It aimed at preventing the spread of ballistic missiles that can deliver weapons of mass destruction.
- The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCOC), formerly known as “The International Code of Conduct” (ICOC), was adopted at an international conference held on 25-26 November 2002 in The Hague.
Reference:
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2016/06/257907.htm
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-joins-the-hague-code-of-conduct/article8682678.ece