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Q23. 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?

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?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2022 • International Relations and Current Affairs

Correct Answer: Option (D) — 1, 2 and 3

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified

Statement 1 is correct: The UNGA can grant observer status to non-member states (e.g., the Holy See and the State of Palestine).

Statement 2 is correct: Intergovernmental organizations (e.g., European Union, African Union, INTERPOL) can apply for and hold observer status in the UNGA.

Statement 3 is correct: Permanent Observers have free access to most UN meetings and relevant documentation and may establish permanent observer missions at UN Headquarters in New York.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

UNGA has broad administrative and procedural discretion over non-member participation, IGO representation, and establishing permanent diplomatic observer missions.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2022 (Q23)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicInternational Relations and Current Affairs → Current Events
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 1, 2 and 3

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2022 GS Paper I Question 23 (International Relations and Current Affairs)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2022 International Relations and Current Affairs (Current Events) question is Option (D): "1, 2 and 3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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