Where did the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) begin on 10 September 2024?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) New York

Explanation:

The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) commenced on 10 September 2024 at the UN Headquarters in New York City, United States. ​

Information Booster:

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

• Established: 1945 under the UN Charter.
• First Session: January 10, 1946 (with 51 founding members).
• Headquarters:New York City (Permanent HQ since 1951).
• Origin: Formed after the failure of the League of Nations to promote global peace and cooperation.

UNGA Structure

Membership

• 193 Member States – each has one vote.
• Sessions: Annual sessions in September, with special sessions as needed.

Presidency

Rotates annually among five regional groups:

• African
• Asian
• Eastern European
• Latin American & Caribbean
• Western European & Others

Observers: Holy See, Palestine, and some international organizations.

Can participate, but cannot vote.