Secretaries & History — Set 3
World Organizations · महासचिव और इतिहास · Questions 21–30 of 50
Which Secretary-General later served as the President of Austria?
Correct Answer: D. Kurt Waldheim
Kurt Waldheim served as the fourth UN Secretary-General from 1972 to 1981 and was later elected President of Austria in 1986. His later career was overshadowed by revelations regarding his military service during World War II. He served two full terms at the United Nations.
The UN flag consists of a map of the world centered on which location?
Correct Answer: A. North Pole
The azimuthal equidistant projection used on the UN flag is centered on the North Pole. This design was chosen to represent all the continents and avoid favoring any specific nation. It is surrounded by olive branches, which are a universal symbol of peace.
Which year was designated by the UN as the 'International Year of Millets'?
Correct Answer: C. 2023
The UN declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets following a proposal by India. The initiative aimed to raise awareness about the nutritional and ecological benefits of millets. This reflects the UN's role in addressing global food security and sustainable agriculture.
Who was the Secretary-General during the UN's 50th anniversary celebrations in 1995?
Correct Answer: C. Boutros Boutros-Ghali
Boutros Boutros-Ghali was in office during the milestone 50th anniversary. His tenure was marked by difficult peacekeeping missions in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia. He remains the only Secretary-General from an Arab nation.
Which organ of the UN can make recommendations but cannot pass binding resolutions like the Security Council?
Correct Answer: A. General Assembly
While the General Assembly is the main deliberative organ, its resolutions are generally not legally binding under international law. In contrast, the Security Council has the authority to issue binding orders and authorize military action. The Assembly provides a forum for all 193 member states to have an equal voice.
The first meeting of the UN General Assembly was held in January 1946 in which city?
Correct Answer: D. London
The inaugural session of the General Assembly took place at Methodist Central Hall in Westminster, London. This was before the permanent headquarters in New York were completed. Representatives from all 51 original member states attended the meeting.
Which Secretary-General was famously associated with the introduction of 'UN Peacekeeping' forces?
Correct Answer: A. Dag Hammarskjöld
Dag Hammarskjöld is credited with developing the concept of peacekeeping to resolve the Suez Crisis in 1956. He envisioned the UN as an active mediator that could intervene physically to maintain ceasefires. The 'Blue Helmets' have since become the most visible symbol of the UN's security work.
Which UN body is responsible for international legal disputes and meets in The Hague?
Correct Answer: D. International Court of Justice
The correct answer is 'International Court of Justice'. The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the UN and the only principal organ not located in New York. It settles legal disputes between states and gives advisory opinions on legal questions. It consists of 15 judges elected to nine-year terms.
Who was the Secretary-General during the signing of the historic Millennium Declaration in 2000?
Correct Answer: D. Kofi Annan
Kofi Annan presided over the Millennium Summit, the largest gathering of world leaders at that time. The summit resulted in the adoption of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Annan is widely remembered for his efforts to bring the UN closer to the global public.
The Dumbarton Oaks Conference in 1944 was a key event in the creation of the UN. In which country was it held?
Correct Answer: D. USA
The conference took place at a private estate in Washington, D.C., USA. It was here that the 'Big Four' powers drafted the initial proposals for the structure of the United Nations. These proposals formed the basis for the discussions at San Francisco the following year.