Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: International Organisations

Question:

Which of the following secretary general of the UN was the former Prime Minister of Portugal and also the President of the Socialist International from 1999 to 2005?

Options:

Trygve Lie

U Thant

Kurt Waldheim

António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres

Correct Answer:

António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres

Explanation:

António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres (2017- ) Portugal; former Prime Minister of Portugal from 1995 to 2002; was the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees during 2005–2015; President of the Socialist International from 1999 to 2005. He is serving as the ninth Secretary–General of the United Nations.