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With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements :

  1. 1.The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.
  2. 2.Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly.
  3. 3.Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.2 and 3 only
  3. C.1 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

The UN General Assembly, under Resolution 598 (VI), can grant observer status to non-member states like Palestine and the Holy See. Intergovernmental organizations such as the European Union and the African Union have also been granted observer status, enabling their participation in GA proceedings. Entities with permanent observer status are permitted to establish permanent missions at the UN headquarters in New York, facilitating continuous engagement.

Source: UPSC gs1 2022

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