Secretaries & History — Set 1
World Organizations · महासचिव और इतिहास · Questions 1–10 of 50
Who was the first official Secretary-General of the United Nations?
Correct Answer: C. Trygve Lie
Trygve Lie of Norway was the first person to hold the official title from 1946 to 1952. He played a key role in finding the current site for the UN headquarters in New York. Prior to his appointment, Gladwyn Jebb had served only as an acting Secretary-General.
In which city was the United Nations Charter signed in June 1945?
Correct Answer: C. San Francisco
The Charter was signed by representatives of 50 countries at the conclusion of the United Nations Conference on International Organization. This historic event took place at the Veterans Memorial Court in San Francisco. Poland, which was not represented at the conference, signed it later to become an original member.
Who is the only UN Secretary-General to have died in office while on a peace mission?
Correct Answer: C. Dag Hammarskjöld
Dag Hammarskjöld died in a plane crash in 1961 while traveling to negotiate a ceasefire in the Congo. He is also the only person to be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize posthumously. His tenure is generally remembered for strengthening the role of the UN in international mediation.
Which UN Secretary-General was the first to hail from the continent of Africa?
Correct Answer: D. Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Boutros Boutros-Ghali of Egypt served as the sixth Secretary-General from 1992 to 1996. He was known for his report titled 'An Agenda for Peace' regarding preventative diplomacy. He remains the only Secretary-General to serve only one term due to a veto on his second term.
The name 'United Nations' was originally suggested by which world leader?
Correct Answer: A. Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt first used the term in the 'Declaration by United Nations' during World War II. It was intended to describe the alliance of 26 nations fighting against the Axis powers. This name was later adopted for the permanent international organization established in 1945.
Who served as the UN Secretary-General during the period of the 1971 Indo-Pak war?
Correct Answer: A. U Thant
U Thant of Burma was the third Secretary-General and held office from 1961 to 1971. He was the first non-European to hold the position of the UN's top diplomat. His term ended just as the 1971 conflict was concluding.
Which document serves as the foundation and governing treaty of the United Nations?
Correct Answer: C. The UN Charter
The UN Charter is the constitutive instrument that outlines the rights and obligations of member states. It establishes the principal organs of the United Nations, such as the Security Council. As a treaty, it takes precedence over other international agreements for its members.
Who was the Secretary-General when the UN was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001?
Correct Answer: D. Kofi Annan
Kofi Annan shared the Nobel Peace Prize with the UN organization itself for their work for a better organized and more peaceful world. He was the first Secretary-General to rise through the ranks of the UN staff. His tenure focused heavily on human rights and the Millennium Development Goals.
In which year did the United Nations officially come into existence?
Correct Answer: A. 1945
The UN was officially founded on October 24, 1945, after the Charter was ratified by the five permanent members of the Security Council. October 24 is now celebrated annually as United Nations Day across the world. It replaced the League of Nations, which had failed to prevent World War II.
Which organ of the United Nations appoints the Secretary-General upon the recommendation of the Security Council?
Correct Answer: D. The General Assembly
The General Assembly holds the power to formally appoint the Secretary-General through a vote. While the Security Council selects the candidate, the Assembly represents the collective approval of all member nations. This process ensures the leader has broad support across the international community.