Q. With reference to the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), consider the following statements:
1.It is a United Nations body that implements peacekeeping operations for democratisation.
2.India is a full member of International IDEA.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation
- Statement 1 is incorrect: International IDEA is not a UN body, nor does it conduct peacekeeping operations. It is an independent intergovernmental organisation dedicated to strengthening democracy worldwide through support for elections, constitution-building, governance reforms, and democratic assessments.
- Statement 2 is correct: India is a full member of International IDEA, which currently has 35 member countries, while the USA and Japan participate as observers.
Source- TH
