Consider the following statements:
(A) International Day are designated by the UN General Assembly.
(B) Proposal for designation of International Day can be made only by the permanent members of the UN Security Council.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Only (A) is correct..
Explanation:
● Statement (A) is correct: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is the primary body that designates International Days to raise awareness about global issues.
● Statement (B) is incorrect: Any UN Member State can propose the designation of an International Day. It is not restricted to the permanent members of the Security Council.
● The proposals are usually adopted by consensus within the General Assembly.
Information Booster:
● UNGA (United Nations General Assembly) – One of the six principal organs of the UN, where all 193 member states have equal representation.
● UNSC (United Nations Security Council) – Responsible for international peace and security, consisting of 5 permanent and 10 non-permanent members.
● International Yoga Day – Proposed by India and designated by the UNGA in 2014.
Additional Knowledge:
● P5 Members – China, France, Russia, UK, and USA.
● International Women's Day – Celebrated on March 8th.