Consider the following statements : 1. Recently, all the countries of the United Nations have adopted the first-ever compact for international migration, the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM). 2. The objectives and commitments s

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Q: 70 (IAS/2023)
Consider the following statements :
1. Recently, all the countries of the United Nations have adopted the first-ever compact for international migration, the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM).
2. The objectives and commitments stated in the GCM are binding on the UN member countries.
3. The GCM addresses internal migration or internally displaced people also in its objectives and commitments.
How many of the above statements are correct?

question_subject: 

General Knowledge

question_exam: 

IAS

stats: 

0,9,7,9,4,2,1

The correct answer to the given question is "Only one". Let`s breakdown each statement:

1. While it is true that the UN has adopted the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM), not all countries have adopted it. For example, the United States notably withdrew from the compact.

2. The objectives and commitments stated in the GCM are non-binding on the UN member countries. Which means, the adoption of the compact by a member country does not legally obligate or bind it to fulfill the commitments outlined in the compact.

3. The Global Compact for Migration does not address internal migration or internally displaced people. Its focus is primarily on international migration.

So, the only accurate statement among the three given is the first one, though it is partially correct, as not all nations adopted the GCM. Hence, the answer is "Only one".