Question: Recently United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) elected Peter Thomson as President of its upcoming 71st session. He is a-
(a) Permanent Representative of South Africa
(b) Permanent Representative of Fiji
(c) Permanent Representative of Chile
(d) Permanent Representative of Liberia
Ans:(b)
Related facts:
- On 13 June 2016 the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) elected Peter Thomson as President of its upcoming 71st session.
- He is permanent representative of Fiji.
- He will replace current General Assembly President Mogens Lykketoft.
- His tenure will start in September 2016 at the commencement of the 71st General Assembly session.