Category: World Current Affairs | Last updated: 2026-09-18

The United Nations Secretary-General, who serves as the chief administrative officer of the UN, is appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of which principal UN organ?

A) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
B) International Court of Justice (ICJ)
C) Security Council
D) Trusteeship Council

Explanation

The UN Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council. This process effectively gives the five permanent members of the Security Council a veto over the selection.

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