UNGA
Why in news:
At the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), India and Pakistan engaged in a sharp exchange over cross-border terrorism. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in his UN speech highlighted Pakistan’s role in fostering terrorism, without directly naming it. Following this, Pakistan objected, but India exercised its Right of Reply, calling Pakistan “Terroristan.”
UPSC relevance:
Important International institutions, agencies and fora their structure, mandate.
UPSC Prelims PYQ 2022:
Q. 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?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3