The recent Land Mines Conference to sign the historic treaty was held in the Capital city of

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Q: 46 (IAS/1998)
The recent Land Mines Conference to sign the historic treaty was held in the Capital city of

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Current Affairs

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IAS

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The recent Land Mines Conference to sign the historic treaty was held in the Capital city of Canada, which is Ottawa.

Explanation:

The Land Mines Conference refers to the Ottawa Treaty, officially known as the "Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction." It is an international treaty aimed at banning the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of anti-personnel landmines.

The Ottawa Treaty was opened for signature in December 1997 in Ottawa, Canada. The conference held in Ottawa was significant as it marked the signing of this historic treaty by numerous countries. The treaty has been instrumental in raising awareness about the humanitarian impact of landmines and promoting their eradication.

Therefore, the correct answer is Canada.