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With reference to the United Nations Credentials Committee, consider the following statements: 1. It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision. 2. It traditionally meets in March June and September every year. 3. It assesses the credentials of all UN members before submitting a report to the General Assembly for approval. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2022IR
A3 only
B1 and 3
C2 and 3
D1 and 2

Explanation

The United Nations Credentials Committee is responsible for assessing the credentials of all UN members before submitting a report to the General Assembly for approval. This committee does not work under the supervision of the UN Security Council and does not have fixed meeting dates in March, June, and September every year.

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?

2022IR
A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3

Explanation

The United Nations General Assembly has the authority to grant observer status to non-member States and inter-governmental organizations. Permanent Observers at the UN General Assembly are allowed to maintain missions at the UN headquarters.

With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct?

2017IR
A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 3 only
C2 and 3 only
D1 only

Explanation

In the context of the United Nations program aiming to improve urban living conditions, the role of UN-Habitat involves collaborating with private entities and civil society, making the second statement incorrect. However, the first and third statements are accurate. Therefore, the correct answer is option (b) - 1 and 3 only.

What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?

2015IR
AIt is the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
BIt is a Ministerial Meeting of the World Trade Organization
CIt is a Conference of the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change
DIt is a Conference of the Member Countries of the Convention on Biological Diversity

Explanation

The Rio+20 Conference, frequently highlighted in the news, refers to the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. It took place in Rio in 2012 and is also known as Rio Earth Summit 2012.

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

2009IR
A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2

Explanation

The United Nations Economic and Social Council consists of 54 member states who are chosen by the United Nations General Assembly for overlapping three-year periods. The allocation of seats on the Council is based on geographical representation, with different numbers allotted to African, Asian, Eastern European, Latin American, Caribbean, and Western European states. The members are elected by a 2/3rd majority vote of the General Assembly.

The Security Council of UN consists of 5 permanent members, and the remaining 10 members are elected by the General Assembly for a term of

2009IR
A1 year
B2 years
C3 years
D5 years

Explanation

The United Nations Security Council includes 5 permanent members - China, France, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Additionally, there are 10 non-permanent members who are elected by the General Assembly for a two-year term.

Which one of the following statements is correct?

2003IR
AEast Timor was British colony for four centuries
BThe European colonial rulers handed over East Timor to Indonesia in 1975
CThe United Nations took over East Timor in 1999 to prepare it for independence
DEast Timor finally declared its independence in December 2001

Explanation

The correct statement is option (c) - The United Nations assumed control of East Timor in 1999 to assist in its transition to independence. East Timor officially declared its independence on May 20, 2002.

What are the official languages of the U.N.O.?

1998IR
AEnglish, French and Russian
BEnglish, French, German, and Russia
CEnglish, French, Russian, Chinese and Hindi
DEnglish, French, Chinese, Russian, Arabic and Spanish

Explanation

The official languages of the United Nations Organization are English, French, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, and Spanish.