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    Question

    With reference to India’s stance on UNGA Gaza

    ceasefire resolutions, consider the following statements: 1. India abstained from the latest UNGA resolution on Gaza ceasefire, marking the fourth abstention in three years. 2. India had supported a Gaza ceasefire resolution in December 2024, making the present abstention a policy reversal. 3. In the latest vote, India was the only country from South Asia, BRICS, or SCO to abstain. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • Statement 1 – Correct:  India abstained from the UNGA resolution on Gaza ceasefire, and this was the fourth abstention in three years, showing a cautious balancing act in its foreign policy. • Statement 2 – Correct:  In December 2024, India had supported a ceasefire resolution, making the current abstention a policy reversal. • Statement 3 – Correct:  In the latest UNGA vote, 149 out of 180 countries supported the resolution (introduced by Spain). India was among 19 abstentions, and importantly, the only one from South Asia, BRICS, or SCO to do so.  Hence, all three statements are correct.

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