With reference to the recently established ‘Board of Peace’ concerning the Gaza conflict, consider the following statements:
- The 'Board of Peace' is a specialized international body chaired by the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General.
- India attended the inaugural meeting of the 'Board of Peace' in Washington D.C. as an observer.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The Board of Peace is chaired by US President Donald Trump, not the UN Secretary-General, so statement 1 is wrong. India did attend the inaugural Washington meeting in February 2026 as an observer, represented by diplomat Namgya Khampa, so statement 2 is correct. Only statement 2 stands.