Consider the following pairs
| International Agreement | Set-up Subject |
|---|---|
| 1. Alma-Ata Declaration | Healthcare of the people |
| 2. Hague Convention | Biological and chemical weapons |
| 3. Talanoa Dialogue | Global climate change |
| 4. Under2 Coalition | Child rights |
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 3 — 1 and 3 only
This question tests knowledge of various international agreements and their subject areas. Only pairs 1 and 3 are correctly matched, while pairs 2 and 4 contain incorrect associations.
✅ Pair 1 – Correct: The Alma-Ata Declaration (1978) was adopted at the International Conference on Primary Health Care in Kazakhstan, establishing primary health care as the key to achieving health for all.
❌ Pair 2 – Incorrect: The Hague Convention (1980) deals with the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, not biological and chemical weapons. Biological and chemical weapons are covered by the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC, 1972) and Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC, 1993).
✅ Pair 3 – Correct: The Talanoa Dialogue is a facilitative process under the UNFCCC to take stock of collective efforts toward climate goals and inform Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.
❌ Pair 4 – Incorrect: The Under2 Coalition is a global alliance of state and regional governments committed to ambitious climate action to keep global warming well below 2°C, not related to child rights. Child rights are primarily addressed by the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC, 1989).
📝 Short Notes: Key International Agreements
| Agreement/Convention | Year | Subject Area |
|---|---|---|
| Alma-Ata Declaration | 1978 | Primary Health Care for all |
| Hague Convention | 1980 | International Child Abduction (Civil Aspects) |
| Talanoa Dialogue | 2018 | Climate change facilitative dialogue (UNFCCC) |
| Under2 Coalition | 2015 | Subnational climate action (below 2°C target) |
| Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) | 1972 | Prohibition of biological weapons |
| Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) | 1993 | Prohibition of chemical weapons |
| UN Convention on Rights of Child (UNCRC) | 1989 | Child rights and welfare |
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