[Solved] With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements: The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States. Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly. Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q78) 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?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: 4

• The UN General Assembly (UNGA) can grant observer status to non-member states (example: Holy See and Palestine have observer status).
• This status allows participation in General Assembly work without voting rights.
• Hence, Statement 1 is Correct
• Inter-governmental organizations (IGOs) (e.g., the European Union, Organization of Islamic Cooperation, African Union) can and have been granted observer status in the UNGA.
• So, observer status is not limited to countries; organizations can also get it.
• Hence, Statement 2 is Correct.
• Permanent Observers (whether non-member states or IGOs) can maintain a Permanent Observer Mission at the UN Headquarters in New York.
• For example, the Holy See and the European Union maintain permanent missions at the UN.
• Hence, Statement 3 is Correct.