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?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. Statement 1: The United Nations Credentials Committee is appointed by the UN General Assembly at the beginning of each regular session. It is not set up by or working under the supervision of the UN Security Council. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect.
2. Statement 2: The Credentials Committee typically meets shortly after its appointment at the beginning of the General Assembly session (usually starting in September) and as needed thereafter during the session. It does not have a fixed schedule of meeting in March, June, and September every year. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect.
3. Statement 3: The primary function of the Credentials Committee is to examine and assess the credentials (documents confirming the authority) of the representatives of all UN members participating in the General Assembly session. It then submits a report on these credentials to the General Assembly for approval. Thus, statement 3 is correct.
4. Since only statement 3 is correct, the correct option is (A).
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