#SnT White Phosphorus: Used in military operations, creati | VK IAS- prelims (UPSC highlights)
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White Phosphorus:
Used in military operations, creating smoke screens and incendiary devices. Environmental dangers associated with its use. Concerns over causing severe burns and suffering. Restrictions under the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW).Not covered by the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) when used as an incendiary weapon, not for chemical warfare. White phosphorus, although a chemical agent and toxic, is not covered by the CWC
Incendiary Weapons:
Protocol III under CCW defines incendiary weapons. White phosphorus munitions are primarily for illuminating and smokescreen effects. Not effectively regulated by Protocol III.
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