Q: 78 (IAS/2022)
question_subject:
General Knowledge
question_exam:
IAS
stats:
0,31,132,75,28,29,31
keywords:
{'united nations general assembly': [1, 0, 0, 1], 'observer status': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'un general assembly': [1, 0, 2, 4], 'permanent observers': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'un headquarters': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'missions': [0, 0, 1, 2], 'states': [1, 0, 0, 1]}
- Statement 1 is incorrect because the UN General Assembly can grant observer status not only to non-member States but also to other entities, such as national liberation movements and international non-governmental organisations.
- Statement 2 is correct. Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly, and several such organizations, such as the European Union and the International Organization for Migration, have been granted observer status.
- Statement 3 is also correct. Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters, although they do not have the right to vote on General Assembly resolutions. Examples of Permanent Observers include the Holy See (Vatican City) and the State of Palestine.
Preparing for Future Exams: Learning from the Analysis of Past Questions
Sources:
- United Nations website: https://www.un.org/en/ga/
- UN Charter: https://www.un.org/en/charter-united-nations/
- UN General Assembly Rules of Procedure: https://www.un.org/en/ga/about/ropga/
NCERT Book Chapters:
- Class 11 Political Science: Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 7: Why do we need a Constitution?
- Class 12 Political Science: Contemporary World Politics, Chapter 5: International Organizations
Reference Book Chapters:
- International Organizations: Politics, Law, Practice by Ian Hurd
- The United Nations: Law and Practice by Simon Chesterman, Ian Johnstone, and David M. Malone
Related Concepts:
- United Nations and its organs
- International law and politics
- Observer status and its significance
- Diplomatic missions and privileges
- Sovereignty and statehood