Observer status and missions in the UN General Assembly
Question
With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 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.
Options
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
All statements are correct. The UNGA can and does grant observer status to non-member states (like the Holy See and Palestine) and inter-governmental organizations (like the EU or AU). Furthermore, these Permanent Observers are fully permitted to maintain permanent missions at UN headquarters in New York.
Answer: (d).
Question details
Year
2022
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q78
Subject
International Relations
Sub-topic
International Organizations
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
UN General Assembly Observer Status Protocols
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