Q78.
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?
Answer
D
Explanation
All three statements are correct. Statement 1 is correct: The UNGA grants Permanent Observer Status to non-member states. Statement 2 is correct: According to the UN, observer status is confined to states and intergovernmental organisations whose activities cover matters of interest to the Assembly. Statement 3 is correct: Permanent Observers may participate in sessions and workings of the General Assembly and maintain missions at the UN headquarters. In December 2021, UNGA granted Observer status to the International Solar Alliance.