With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements: 1. The UN General…

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

Solution

UNGA grants observer status to non-member states (e.g. Palestine, Vatican), to inter-governmental organisations, and permanent observers maintain missions at UN HQ in New York.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2022

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