Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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.

United Nations — UPSC Previous Year Questions

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?

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United Nations — UPSC Previous Year Questions

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?

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