Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: International Organisations

Question:

Which UN Secretary-General declared the US-led invasion of Iraq as an illegal act and was also awarded the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize?

Options:

Kofi A. Annan

Ban ki-Moon

Antonio Guterres

U Thant

Correct Answer:

Kofi A. Annan

Explanation:

Kofi A. Annan(1997-2006) Ghana; UN official; created the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; declared the US-led invasion of Iraq as an illegal act; established the Peacebuilding Commission and the Human Rights Council in 2005; awarded the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize