Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding India's stance at the United Nations on the Gaza conflict?
1. India has consistently voted against all UNGA resolutions demanding a ceasefire in Gaza since October 2023.
2. The December 2024 UNGA resolution supported by India backed the mandate of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).

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Accepted Answer

B. 2 only — Statement 1 is incorrect because India abstained in October 2023 and voted in favour of ceasefire resolutions in December 2023 and December 2024; it did not vote against them. Statement 2 is correct as the December 2024 resolution explicitly supported UNRWA's mandate.

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