Who was the first Secretary General of United Nations? [#888]

Trygve Lie, a Norwegian politician, served as the first Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1946–1953. He resigned in 1952 but continued in office until Dag Hammarskjold took office in April 1953. Lie has famously described the role as "the most difficult job in the world".

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Trygve Lie, a Norwegian politician, served as the first Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1946–1953. He resigned in 1952 but continued in office until Dag Hammarskjold took office in April 1953. Lie has famously described the role as "the most difficult job in the world".

Dr. Verghese Kurien (1921 - 2012) is popularly known as the "Father of the White Revolution" in India. He was a social entrepreneur and dairy engineer who led initiatives that significantly increased milk production in India.

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Dr. Verghese Kurien (1921 - 2012) is popularly known as the "Father of the White Revolution" in India. He was a social entrepreneur and dairy engineer who led initiatives that significantly increased milk production in India.

Substitute Word: pioneer. A pioneer is someone who is among the first people to explore or settle a new country or area.

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Substitute Word: pioneer. A pioneer is someone who is among the first people to explore or settle a new country or area.

Hem Chandra Baruah was a pioneering Assamese writer, scholar, and linguist who wrote the first Assamese dictionary, "A Dictionary in Assamese and English". He is considered the "Father of Assamese Literature" for his contributions to the development of the Assamese language and literature.

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Hem Chandra Baruah was a pioneering Assamese writer, scholar, and linguist who wrote the first Assamese dictionary, "A Dictionary in Assamese and English". He is considered the "Father of Assamese Literature" for his contributions to the development of the Assamese language and literature.

Sudangphaa was an Ahom king whose father was Tyao Khamti. He succeeded his father to the throne and played a significant role in the history of the Ahom kingdom.

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Sudangphaa was an Ahom king whose father was Tyao Khamti. He succeeded his father to the throne and played a significant role in the history of the Ahom kingdom.

Bar Raja Phuleswari Konwari, the first wife of King Siva Singha, is credited with excavating the Gaurisagar Tank. She was a powerful queen who also constructed three significant temples on the tank's banks.

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Bar Raja Phuleswari Konwari, the first wife of King Siva Singha, is credited with excavating the Gaurisagar Tank. She was a powerful queen who also constructed three significant temples on the tank's banks.

Jim Corbett National Park

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Jim Corbett National Park

Substitute Word: Extravagant Synonyms: wasteful, spendthrift.

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Substitute Word: Extravagant Synonyms: wasteful, spendthrift.

Sucheta Kripalani was an Indian freedom fighter and politician. She was India's first female Chief Minister, serving as the head of the Uttar Pradesh government from 1963 to 1967.

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Sucheta Kripalani was an Indian freedom fighter and politician. She was India's first female Chief Minister, serving as the head of the Uttar Pradesh government from 1963 to 1967.

Mahatma Gandhi first visited Assam in August 1921. He was invited by the APCC to spread the message of non-cooperation in the state. Gandhi visited Assam four times in his lifetime: 1921, 1926, 1934, and 1946.

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Mahatma Gandhi first visited Assam in August 1921. He was invited by the APCC to spread the message of non-cooperation in the state. Gandhi visited Assam four times in his lifetime: 1921, 1926, 1934, and 1946.

The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was first given out in 1969. The first person to receive it was actress Devika Rani. She was honored for her great contributions to Indian cinema at the 17th National Film Awards.

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The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was first given out in 1969. The first person to receive it was actress Devika Rani. She was honored for her great contributions to Indian cinema at the 17th National Film Awards.