UN, Superplane

The video covers two main topics: the election of U Thant as the Secretary General of the United Nations and the development of a supersonic jet by Britain and France. U Thant was unanimously elected due to his distinguished service during the Cuban crisis, and he will serve until late 1966. The second part discusses a joint project between Britain and France to build a supersonic jet capable of crossing the Atlantic in three hours, with plans to have it operational by 1968.

Who was elected as the Secretary General of the United Nations after the death of Dag Hammarskjold?

• Zafrullah Khan

• U Thant

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Dag Hammarskjold

What was a significant reason for U Thant's election as Secretary General?

• His role in the Cuban crisis

• His previous experience as Secretary General

• His nationality

• His academic achievements

Which two countries collaborated on the development of a supersonic jet?

• Britain and France

• Germany and Italy

• Russia and China

• United States and Canada

What is the expected cruising speed of the supersonic jet being developed by Britain and France?

• 700 miles an hour

• 500 miles an hour

• 1,400 miles an hour

• 2,000 miles an hour

By what year did Britain and France hope to have their supersonic jet operational?

• 1975

• 1970

• 1965

• 1968