#1
Which international organization is responsible for settling legal disputes between states?
International Court of Justice
ExplanationPrimary judicial organ of the United Nations.
#2
Which principle states that nations must respect the sovereignty of other nations and not interfere in their internal affairs?
Principle of non-intervention
ExplanationFoundational principle of international relations.
#3
Which court deals with disputes related to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)?
International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
ExplanationSpecialized judicial body for maritime disputes.
#4
What is the primary purpose of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?
Prosecuting individuals for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide
ExplanationEnsuring accountability for serious international crimes.
#5
What is the principle of 'state responsibility' in international law?
States are responsible for internationally wrongful acts
ExplanationDoctrine holding states accountable for their actions in breach of international law.
#6
What is the primary role of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)?
Resolving international disputes through arbitration
ExplanationFacilitates resolution of disputes through arbitration.
#7
Which court is responsible for hearing cases related to the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements?
WTO Dispute Settlement Body
ExplanationResolves disputes regarding interpretation and application of WTO agreements.
#8
What is the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties?
An agreement on diplomatic relations
ExplanationEstablishes the framework for treaties between states.
#9
In international law, what does the term 'jus cogens' refer to?
Peremptory norms from which no derogation is permitted
ExplanationFundamental principles of international law.
#10
Which treaty establishes the legal framework for the protection of refugees at the international level?
1951 Refugee Convention
ExplanationDefines the status of refugees and states' obligations towards them.
#11
Which international treaty prohibits the development, production, and stockpiling of biological weapons?
Biological Weapons Convention
ExplanationAims to eliminate the threat of biological warfare.
#12
Which document serves as the foundational legal framework for the European Union (EU)?
Rome Treaty
ExplanationLays down the basic principles of European integration.
#13
What is the 'responsibility to protect' (R2P) in international law?
An obligation of states to prevent and respond to mass atrocities
ExplanationInternational commitment to prevent genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity.
#14
What is the purpose of the Outer Space Treaty?
Prohibiting the placement of weapons of mass destruction in outer space
ExplanationPromotes the peaceful use of outer space and prohibits military activities.