UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2022

With reference to the "United Nations Credentials Committee", consider the following statements: 1. It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision. 2. It traditionally meets in March, June and September every year. 3. It assesses the credentials of all UN members before submitting a report to the General Assembly for approval. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 2 and 3
  2. Only 3
  3. 1 and 3
  4. 1 and 2

Answer

Correct Answer

Only 3

Explanation

Statement 3 is correct — the Credentials Committee examines member states' credentials and reports to the General Assembly for approval. Statement 1 is incorrect — it is a General Assembly committee, not one set up by the Security Council. Statement 2 is incorrect — it does not traditionally meet in March, June and September.

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