Civics- United Nations

The head of the UN is called the___________________.

• Secretary General

• Secretariat

• Chief Justice

• World President

Answer explanation

The head of the UN is called the Secretary General, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations?

• a) Kofi Annan

• b) Dag Hammarskjöld

• c) Trygve Lie

• d) Ban Ki-moon

Answer explanation

The correct answer is c) Trygve Lie, who was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Which organ of the United Nations is responsible for maintaining international peace and security?

• a) General Assembly

• b) Economic and Social Council

• c) International Court of Justice

• d) Security Council

Answer explanation

The Security Council is responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

Which Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) aims to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all?

• SDG 8.2

• SDG 8

• SDG 6

• SDG 12

Answer explanation

SDG 6 aims to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations?

• a) António Guterres

• b) Ban Ki-moon

• c) Kofi Annan

• d) Dag Hammarskjöld

Answer explanation

The current Secretary-General of the United Nations is António Guterres, so the correct choice is a) António Guterres.

Which UN agency is responsible for providing food assistance and fighting hunger worldwide?

• a) UNICEF

• b) WHO

• c) WFP

• d) UNESCO

Answer explanation

The correct UN agency responsible for providing food assistance and fighting hunger worldwide is WFP (World Food Programme).

What is the main purpose of the United Nations Security Council?

• a) Promote human rights

• b) Provide humanitarian aid

• c) Maintain international peace and security

• d) Address climate change

Answer explanation

The main purpose of the United Nations Security Council is to maintain international peace and security, making option c) the correct choice.

Which UN agency is responsible for coordinating international telecommunications and information and communication technology issues?

• a) UNICEF

• b) WHO

• c) ITU

• d) UNESCO

Which organ of the United Nations is responsible for promoting and protecting human rights globally?

• a) General Assembly

• b) Economic and Social Council

• c) Human Rights Council

• d) Security Council

What is the main purpose of the United Nations General Assembly?

• a) Maintain international peace and security

• b) Address climate change

• c) Promote cooperation and dialogue among nations

• d) Provide humanitarian aid