International Relations : International Organisations

Q 22 / 59

UPSC CSE Prelims 2022

With reference to the "United Nations Credentials Committee", consider the following statements :

  1. It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision.
  2. It traditionally meets in March, June and September every year.
  3. It assesses the credentials of all UN members before submitting a report to the General Assembly for approval.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

EXPLANATION

Correct Option

Statement 3 is correct. The United Nations Credentials Committee is tasked with examining the credentials of representatives of Member States. Following its assessment, the Committee submits a report on these credentials to the General Assembly for its approval. This mechanism ensures the proper and legitimate representation of member states within the United Nations.

Incorrect Options

Statement 1 is incorrect. The United Nations Credentials Committee is not established by the UN Security Council. It is appointed by the UN General Assembly at the beginning of each regular session, typically comprising nine members.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The Committee does not adhere to a fixed meeting schedule of March, June, and September annually. Instead, it generally convenes during the main part of the UN General Assembly session, which usually begins in September, and holds additional meetings as required to address specific issues concerning credentials.