Current Heads of UN Organizations – Set 1
Test your knowledge of the current heads of major United Nations organizations and agencies. This set covers important UN leadership positions and is designed for competitive examinations and current affairs preparation.
1. Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations?
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Correct Answer: A. António Guterres
António Guterres of Portugal is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations.
António Guterres of Portugal is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations.
2. Who is the current Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
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Correct Answer: A. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is the current WHO Director-General. His second term runs until 15 August 2027. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is the current WHO Director-General. His second term runs until 15 August 2027. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
3. Who is the current Director-General of UNESCO?
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Correct Answer: C. Khaled El-Enany
Khaled El-Enany of Egypt is the current Director-General of UNESCO. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Khaled El-Enany of Egypt is the current Director-General of UNESCO. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
4. Who is the current Executive Director of UNICEF?
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Correct Answer: B. Catherine Russell
Catherine Russell is the current Executive Director of UNICEF and serves as the organization's eighth Executive Director. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Catherine Russell is the current Executive Director of UNICEF and serves as the organization's eighth Executive Director. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
5. Who is the current Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)?
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Correct Answer: C. Alexander De Croo
Alexander De Croo is the current UNDP Administrator. He took over the leadership of UNDP after Achim Steiner. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Alexander De Croo is the current UNDP Administrator. He took over the leadership of UNDP after Achim Steiner. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
6. Who is the current United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)?
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Correct Answer: C. Barham Salih
Barham Salih is the current UN High Commissioner for Refugees. He succeeded Filippo Grandi, whose term ended on 31 December 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Barham Salih is the current UN High Commissioner for Refugees. He succeeded Filippo Grandi, whose term ended on 31 December 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
7. Who is the current Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)?
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Correct Answer: B. Qu Dongyu
Qu Dongyu of China is the current Director-General of FAO. His current term runs from 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2027. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Qu Dongyu of China is the current Director-General of FAO. His current term runs from 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2027. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
8. Who is the current Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO)?
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Correct Answer: B. Gilbert F. Houngbo
Gilbert F. Houngbo is the current Director-General of the ILO. He took office in October 2022. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Gilbert F. Houngbo is the current Director-General of the ILO. He took office in October 2022. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
9. Who is the current Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)?
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Correct Answer: A. Gerd Müller
Gerd Müller is the current Director-General of UNIDO. Member States unanimously reappointed him for a second term in November 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Gerd Müller is the current Director-General of UNIDO. Member States unanimously reappointed him for a second term in November 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
10. Who is the current Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)?
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Correct Answer: B. Diene Keita
Diene Keita of Guinea is the current Executive Director of UNFPA. She was appointed by the UN Secretary-General in January 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Diene Keita of Guinea is the current Executive Director of UNFPA. She was appointed by the UN Secretary-General in January 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
11. Who is currently serving as Acting Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)?
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Correct Answer: C. Carl Skau
Carl Skau is serving as Acting Executive Director of WFP following Cindy McCain's departure from the position. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Carl Skau is serving as Acting Executive Director of WFP following Cindy McCain's departure from the position. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
12. Who is the current Executive Director of UN Women?
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Correct Answer: B. Sima Sami Bahous
Sima Sami Bahous is the current Executive Director of UN Women. She became UN Women's third Executive Director in September 2021. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Sima Sami Bahous is the current Executive Director of UN Women. She became UN Women's third Executive Director in September 2021. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
13. Who is the current Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)?
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Correct Answer: A. Inger Andersen
Inger Andersen of Denmark is the current Executive Director of UNEP and serves at the rank of UN Under-Secretary-General. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Inger Andersen of Denmark is the current Executive Director of UNEP and serves at the rank of UN Under-Secretary-General. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
14. Who is the current Executive Director of UN-Habitat?
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Correct Answer: C. Anacláudia Rossbach
Anacláudia Rossbach of Brazil is the current Executive Director of UN-Habitat. She assumed office on 12 August 2024. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
Anacláudia Rossbach of Brazil is the current Executive Director of UN-Habitat. She assumed office on 12 August 2024. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
15. Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)?
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Correct Answer: D. Pedro Manuel Moreno
Pedro Manuel Moreno is currently serving as Acting Secretary-General of UNCTAD because Rebeca Grynspan is on special leave from 1 April to 30 September 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Pedro Manuel Moreno is currently serving as Acting Secretary-General of UNCTAD because Rebeca Grynspan is on special leave from 1 April to 30 September 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
16. Who is the current Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)?
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Correct Answer: B. Doreen Bogdan-Martin
Doreen Bogdan-Martin is the current Secretary-General of ITU and the first woman to head the organization. Her term runs through 31 December 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
Doreen Bogdan-Martin is the current Secretary-General of ITU and the first woman to head the organization. Her term runs through 31 December 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
17. Who is the current Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)?
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Correct Answer: C. Celeste Saulo
Professor Celeste Saulo of Argentina is the current Secretary-General of WMO. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
Professor Celeste Saulo of Argentina is the current Secretary-General of WMO. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
18. Who is the current Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)?
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Correct Answer: B. Arsenio Dominguez
Arsenio Dominguez of Panama is the current Secretary-General of IMO. He began his four-year term on 1 January 2024. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
Arsenio Dominguez of Panama is the current Secretary-General of IMO. He began his four-year term on 1 January 2024. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
19. Who is the current Secretary-General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)?
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Correct Answer: B. Juan Carlos Salazar
Juan Carlos Salazar of Colombia is the current Secretary-General of ICAO. His second consecutive three-year term began in August 2024. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
Juan Carlos Salazar of Colombia is the current Secretary-General of ICAO. His second consecutive three-year term began in August 2024. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
20. Who is the current Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), which is headquartered in Vienna?
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Correct Answer: A. Gerd Müller
Gerd Müller is the current Director-General of UNIDO and was unanimously reappointed for a second term in November 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
Gerd Müller is the current Director-General of UNIDO and was unanimously reappointed for a second term in November 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
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