Current Affairs
2022
International Organizations

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?

B.2 and 3 only
C.1 and 3 only
A.1 and 2 only
D.1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: Option D

The UN General Assembly can grant Observer Status to non-member states.

Inter-governmental organizations whose activities are relevant to the Assembly's interests can also seek Observer Status.

Permanent Observers are allowed to participate in General Assembly sessions and maintain permanent missions at the UN headquarters.

Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is correct. Statement 3 is correct.

Hence, all statements are correct.