Do You Know Un(United Nation)?

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UN is like the highest organization that comprises of all countries in the world. You must have heard of them one way or the other, Do you even know the current secretary general of UN? Take this quiz and lets have fun.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    How many member states does the UN have?

    • A. 

      2000

    • B. 

      200

    • C. 

      193

    • D. 

      209

    Correct Answer
    C. 193
    Explanation
    The United Nations (UN) is an international organization composed of sovereign states. As of now, it has 193 member states. This means that 193 countries have officially joined the UN and are recognized as part of this global organization.

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  • 2. 

    Where is the UN headquarter located?

    • A. 

      Washington DC

    • B. 

      New York

    • C. 

      Tokyo

    • D. 

      London

    Correct Answer
    B. New York
    Explanation
    The UN headquarters is located in New York. This is where the main offices of the United Nations are situated, including the General Assembly and the Security Council. New York was chosen as the headquarters due to its central location and its status as an international hub for diplomacy and communication. The UN headquarters in New York serves as a symbol of global cooperation and is a platform for member states to address and discuss global issues.

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  • 3. 

    What is the name of current UN's secretary general?

    • A. 

      Ban Ki Moon

    • B. 

      António Guterres

    • C. 

      Olusegun Obasanjo

    • D. 

      Donald Trump

    Correct Answer
    B. António Guterres
    Explanation
    António Guterres is the correct answer because he is the current UN's secretary general. He assumed office on January 1, 2017, succeeding Ban Ki Moon. Guterres, a former Prime Minister of Portugal, has been actively involved in addressing global challenges such as climate change, conflict resolution, and humanitarian crises during his tenure.

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  • 4. 

    What is the name of the current deputy secretary general?

    • A. 

      António Guterres

    • B. 

      Amina J. Mohammed

    • C. 

      Kairat Umarov

    • D. 

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. António Guterres
    Explanation
    António Guterres is the correct answer because he is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations, and the Deputy Secretary-General is the second-highest-ranking official in the UN. Therefore, it can be inferred that the current Deputy Secretary-General is António Guterres.

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  • 5. 

    When was the organization established?

    • A. 

      1930

    • B. 

      1941

    • C. 

      1945

    • D. 

      1953

    Correct Answer
    C. 1945
    Explanation
    The organization was established in 1945.

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  • 6. 

    What is the name of the UN's president?

    • A. 

      António Guterres

    • B. 

      Miroslav Lajčák

    • C. 

      Nothing like president

    • D. 

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. Nothing like president
    Explanation
    The given answer "Nothing like president" suggests that there is no position or role of a president in the United Nations. This implies that the UN does not have a president.

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  • 7. 

    What is the highest cadre in the UN's rank?

    • A. 

      Secretary‑General

    • B. 

      Security Council President

    • C. 

      President

    • D. 

      Chairman

    Correct Answer
    A. Secretary‑General
    Explanation
    The highest cadre in the UN's rank is the Secretary-General. The Secretary-General is the head of the United Nations and is responsible for leading the organization's efforts in maintaining international peace and security, promoting sustainable development, and upholding human rights. They are appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Security Council and serve as the chief administrative officer of the UN. The Secretary-General plays a crucial role in representing the UN globally and coordinating its various agencies and programs.

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  • 8. 

    He was once the secretary general unto his death.

    • A. 

      Kofi Annan

    • B. 

      Dag Hammarskjöld

    • C. 

      Abraham Lincoln

    • D. 

      Noe of the above

    Correct Answer
    B. Dag Hammarskjöld
    Explanation
    Dag Hammarskjöld was once the secretary general until his death. This suggests that he held the position of secretary general at some point in his life, and remained in this role until he passed away. The other options, Kofi Annan and Abraham Lincoln, do not have any information provided about their involvement as secretary general, so they can be ruled out. Therefore, the correct answer is Dag Hammarskjöld.

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  • 9. 

    What is the full meaning of UN?

    • A. 

      Union Nin

    • B. 

      United Nation

    • C. 

      Unite Nation

    • D. 

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. Unite Nation
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Unite Nation." The full meaning of UN is Unite Nation, which refers to the international organization established to promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following was once the Secretary general of the UN?

    • A. 

      Kofi Annan

    • B. 

      Dag Hammarskjöld

    • C. 

      All of the above

    • D. 

      None of the above

    Correct Answer
    C. All of the above
    Explanation
    Both Kofi Annan and Dag Hammarskjöld have served as Secretary General of the United Nations. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above" because both individuals have held the position at different times.

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