Question
UPSC Prelims 2022 Question:
With reference to the United Nations General Assembly
consider the following statements:
- The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.
- Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly.
- Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 4: 1, 2 and 3
Detailed Solution
Explanation:
- The United Nations General Assembly may grant non-member states, international organizations and other entities Observer Status. Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly. So, statement 1 and 2 is correct.
- Observer status would be confined to States and intergovernmental organizations whose activities cover matters of interest to the Assembly.
- Permanent Observers may participate in the sessions and workings of the General Assembly and maintain missions at the UN Headquarters. So, statement 3 is correct.
Therefore, option (4) is the correct answer.
Subject: Polity|International Relations
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