With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements:The UN Gene

Question

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?

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Observer status is a privilege granted by some organizations to non-members to give them an ability to participate in the organization's activities. The United Nations General Assembly grants Permanent Observer Status to non-member states, international organisations and other entities.According to UN website, observer status would be confined to states and intergovernmental organisations whose activities cover matters of interest to the Assembly. The Sixth Committee of the General Assembly considers all applications for observer status before they are considered in the plenary session.Hence statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Permanent Observers may participate in the sessions and workings of the General Assembly and maintain missions at the U.N. headquarters. Hence statement 3 is correct.In December, 2021, the United Nations General Assembly granted Observer status to International Solar Alliance.