UPSC Prelims 2022 · Question 78 of 98

UPSC Prelims 2022 question on UN General Assembly Powers

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 mission 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
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Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

Verdict

All three statements are correct → Option (d) 1, 2 and 3.

Analysis

In December 2021, the United Nations General Assembly granted Observer status to International Solar Alliance.

Statement by statement

Statement 1 – CORRECT: The United Nations General Assembly grants Permanent Observer Status to non-member states, international organisations and other entities. Hence statement 1 is correct.

Statement 2 – CORRECT: According to the UN website, observer status would be confined to states and intergovernmental organisations whose activities cover matters of interest to the Assembly. The Sixth Committee of the General Assembly considers all applications for observer status before they are considered in the plenary session. Hence statement 2 is correct.

Statement 3 – CORRECT: The Permanent Observers may participate in the sessions and workings of the General Assembly and maintain missions at the UN headquarters. Hence statement 3 is correct.

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