With reference to the UN80 Initiative, consider the following statements: 1. It aims to increase the number of UN member states. 2. It also aims to cut UN costs by reducing staff by 50%. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the UN80 Initiative, consider the following statements:
1.It aims to increase the number of UN member states.
2.It also aims to cut UN costs by reducing staff by 50%.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanations –

Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. UN80 Initiative is a newly launched effort by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. It is aimed at improving efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and strategic alignment within the 80-year-old global organization. The initiative does not aim to reduce staff by 50%.

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