GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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BASIC GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which body of UNO carries on the function of the UNO with regard to international, economic, social, cultural, education, wealth and related matters?

A	Security Council
B	General Assembly
C	The Economic and Social Council
D	Trusteeship Council

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), under the overall authority of the General Assembly, coordinates the economic and social work of the United Nations and the UN family of organizations.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is the United Nations’ central platform for reflection, debate, and innovative thinking on sustainable development. A gift from Sweden, originally designed by the Swedish architect Svem Markelius. Renovated in 2013, the Chamber features the new curtain ‘Diaologos’ by Ann Edholm.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council for a 5-year, renewable term. The current Secretary-General, and the 9th occupant of the post, is António Guterres of Portugal, who took office on 1 January 2017.

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