Q. Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organization:
1. It is one of the agencies of the United Nations.
2. World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day and World Toilet College are the initiatives of this organization, to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.
3. The main focus of its function is to grant funds to the least developed countries and developing countries to achieve the end of open defecation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 2 and 3
Correct answer: (a) 2 only
Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper
Explanation:
1. The World Toilet Organization is not an agency of the United Nations. It’s an independent non-profit organization. This statement is incorrect.
2. The World Toilet Organization indeed organizes the World Toilet Summit and promotes World Toilet Day. It also established the World Toilet College. These initiatives aim to raise awareness about sanitation issues globally. This statement is correct.
3. While the World Toilet Organization does work towards ending open defecation, its main focus is not primarily on granting funds to least developed and developing countries. The organization focuses more on advocacy, education, and raising awareness about sanitation issues.