Context:
UNGA passes a Resolution calling Security Council (SC) to admit Palestine as member of UN
Admission of New Members to the UN:
- A state submits an application to the Secretary-General, accepting Charter commitments.
- The application is reviewed by the UNSC, needing approval from 9 of 15 members and no vetoes from the 5 permanent members.
- If approved, it goes to the General Assembly, requiring a two-thirds majority vote.
- Membership becomes effective upon the adoption of a resolution.
India-Palestine relations:
- India was the 1st non-Arab State to recognise the Palestine Liberation Organisation as the sole and legitimate representative of the Palestinian people in 1974.
- India was also one of the first countries to recognise the State of Palestine in 1988.
- India and Palestine relations were influenced by India’s relations with Israel.
- However, lately, India began de-hyphenation policy while dealing with both the countries.
- De-hyphenation – Policy of dealing with two countries, having adversarial relationship between them, in an independent manner.
Source: BBC
Previous Year Question
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?
[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2022 Prelims]
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d)
