2016 · Q86
Which one of the following statements about the Missile Technology Control Regime is not correct?
General KnowledgeCurrent Affairs
- AThe Missile Technology Control Regime is an informal and voluntary partnership initially formed among G-7 countries.
- BMembers of the Missile Technology Control Regime prevent the proliferation of missile and unmanned aerial vehicle technology capable of carrying above 500 kg payload for more than 300 km.
- CChina applied to join the Regime but members did not offer the membership.
- DNo other country outside the membership follows the Regime rules.
Explanation
The MTCR is an informal voluntary partnership begun by the G-7 (a true) to curb proliferation of missiles and UAVs capable of delivering 500 kg over 300 km (b true); China has sought membership without success (c true). Statement (d) is not correct because non-members have voluntarily adhered to MTCR guidelines — China itself pledged to follow them.