UPSC Prelims 2022 Question:

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?

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