United Nations Disarmament Week 2026 – Background, Objectives, India's Position and Global Significance
30 October 2026
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United Nations Disarmament Week 2026 – Background, Objectives, India's Position and Global Significance
1. Background and Origin: United Nations Disarmament Week is observed annually from 24–30 October, beginning on UN Day. It originated from the UN General Assembly's first Special Session on Disarmament in 1978 (Resolution S-10/2). Resolution 50/72 B reaffirmed its importance in 1995.
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2. Major Objectives: The observance promotes awareness of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, encourages arms control, prevents arms races and strengthens international cooperation for peace and security.
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Understand UN Disarmament Week 2026: its 1978 origin, NPT, CTBT and TPNW treaties, India's No-First-Use stance and emerging challenges like AI weapons.
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