Consider the following statements about the United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG): 1. The UNSG is appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council. 2. The UNSG serves a non-renewable term of 5 years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct – As per Article 97 of the UN Charter, the Secretary-General is appointed by the UN General Assembly based on the recommendation of the Security Council.
Statement 2: Incorrect – The UNSG serves a 5-year term, which is renewable, and incumbents often serve two terms, as is the case with Antonio Guterres.

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