UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2022

With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements: 1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States. 2. Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly. 3. Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer

1, 2 and 3

Explanation

All three statements are correct: the UNGA grants observer status to non-member states and inter-governmental organisations, and Permanent Observers may maintain missions at UN headquarters (e.g., the Holy See, Palestine).

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