Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: International Organisations

Question:

What is the name of the Secretary General of the UN who mediated between Britain and Argentina after the Falklands War and also negotiated for the independence of Namibia?

Options:

Kurt Waldheim

Ban Ki-moon

Kurt Waldheim

Javier Perez de Cuellar

Correct Answer:

Javier Perez de Cuellar

Explanation:

Javier Perez de Cuellar(1982-1991) Peru; lawyer and diplomat; worked for peace in Cyprus, Afghanistan and El Salvador; mediated between Britain and Argentina after the Falklands War; negotiated for the independence of Namibia.