Correct Answer : Mrs. Vijay Lakshmi Pandit
In 1953, India's Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, pictured at UN Headquarters alongside the then Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld, was elected as the 8th and first woman President.
Correct Answer : 193
The General Assembly is made up of 193 United Nations Member States. These States are: The Economic and Social Council has 54 members, elected for three-year terms by the General Assembly. The term of office for each member expires on 31 December of the year indicated in parentheses next to its name.
Correct Answer : Economic and Social Council
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is responsible for co-ordinating the economic, social and related work of 15 UN specialized agencies, their functional commissions and five regional commissions.
Correct Answer : UNESCO
Since 1967, UNESCO International Literacy Prizes have rewarded excellence and innovation in the field of literacy. Over 500 projects and programmes undertaken by governments, non-governmental organizations and individuals around the world have been recognized.
