Secretaries & History
World Organizations · महासचिव और इतिहास
📋Quick Overview
Key facts about Secretaries & History for RRB NTPC, SSC CGL, and other competitive exams. These are frequently asked in the GK section and mastering them ensures easy marks.
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Trygve Lie — Norway — 1946-1952 (first SG)
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Dag Hammarskjöld — Sweden — 1953-1961 (died in office)
📖Secretaries & History
| Secretary-General | Country | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Trygve Lie | Norway | 1946-1952 (first SG) |
| Dag Hammarskjöld | Sweden | 1953-1961 (died in office) |
| U Thant | Myanmar | 1961-1971 |
| Kofi Annan | Ghana | 1997-2006 (Nobel Peace 2001) |
| Ban Ki-moon | South Korea | 2007-2016 |
| António Guterres | Portugal | 2017-present (current SG) |
| UN Charter | Signed 26 June 1945 | San Francisco, came into force 24 Oct 1945 |
| UN Day | 24 October | Anniversary of UN Charter coming into force |
📝Key Points
- •Trygve Lie: Norway: 1946-1952 (first SG)
- •Dag Hammarskjöld: Sweden: 1953-1961 (died in office)
- •U Thant: Myanmar: 1961-1971
- •Kofi Annan: Ghana: 1997-2006 (Nobel Peace 2001)
- •Ban Ki-moon: South Korea: 2007-2016
- •António Guterres: Portugal: 2017-present (current SG)