Which one of the following statements is NOT correct about NATO ?

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NDA-II 2024 (GAT) Official Paper (Held On: 01 Sept, 2024)

Answer 1

The correct answer is It derives its authority from the UN Charter.

Key Points

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was founded on April 4, 1949, with the signing of the Washington Treaty.
Russia is not a member of NATO and has historically been considered an adversary of the organization.
Finland became the latest member of NATO on April 4, 2023, as the 31st member state.
NATO is an independent organization and does not derive its authority from the UN Charter.

Additional Information

Washington Treaty:
- The founding document of NATO, signed on April 4, 1949.
- Also known as the North Atlantic Treaty.
- Established a system of collective defense whereby its member states agree to mutual defense in response to an attack by any external party.
NATO's Objectives:
- To safeguard the freedom and security of its members through political and military means.
- To promote democratic values and enable members to consult and cooperate on defense and security-related issues to solve problems, build trust, and, in the long run, prevent conflict.
Partnerships and Cooperation:
- NATO has partnerships with various countries and international organizations, including the Partnership for Peace (PfP) program.
- It cooperates with non-member countries on a wide range of political and security-related issues.
NATO's Military Structure:
- Headquarters are located in Brussels, Belgium.
- It has a military command structure with two strategic commands: Allied Command Operations (ACO) and Allied Command Transformation (ACT).