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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
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?
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
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?
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
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?
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
What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?
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
With reference to the United Nations, consider the following statements:
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
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
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
Which one of the following statements is correct?
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
What are the official languages of the U.N.O.?
Explanation
The official languages of the United Nations Organization are English, French, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, and Spanish.