Civil Services Examination · Question 78
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?
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Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
The UNGA grants observer status to non-member states (e.g., Palestine, Holy See) and IGOs, and permanent observers can keep missions in New York.