With reference to United Nations peacekeeping operations, consider the following statements: 1. United Nations peacekeeping forces can only use force for self-defense. 2. A peacekeeping operation can only be withdrawn by a resolution of the United Nations Security Council. 3. The United States is the largest budget contributor to UN peacekeeping operations. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Explanation

## Page 5 Statement 1 is false because the United Nations Peacekeepers can use force for self-defense as well as for the'Defense of the Mandate' given to them. The remaining statements 2 and 3 are true. The United Nations peacekeeping operation can only be started by a resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council. The United Nations peacekeeping operation is deployed based on the mandate given under this resolution. Also, the duration of the peacekeeping operation can be extended or withdrawn by a resolution of the Security Council. In addition, the United States of America is the largest budget contributor to United Nations peace operations. The United States of America contributed the highest, approximately 26.95 percent, to United Nations peace operations in the year 2024-25.