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Question : 6 [SCC CML 1999]
The main objective of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is to
a) establish a centre for trading
b) increase the volume of international trade through the removal of restrictions on trade gradually
c) establish a harmonious atmosphere in the world market
d) encourage international trade
Answer »Answer: (b)
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an organization that intends to supervise and liberalize international trade.
The organization deals with regulation of trade between participating countries; it provides a framework for negotiating and formalizing trade agreements, and a dispute resolution process aimed at enforcing participants’ adherence to WTO agreements, which are signed by representatives of member governments and ratified by their parliaments
Question : 8 [SCC CPO 2004]
Once elected for a full term, a judge serves on the International Court of Justice for
a) ten years
b) nine years
c) five years
d) six years
Answer »Answer: (b)
The International Court of Justice is the primary judicial organ of the United Nations. It is based in the Peace Palace in The Hague, the Netherlands. The ICJ is composed of fifteen judges elected to nine-year terms by the UN General Assembly and the UN Security Council from a list of persons nominated by the national groups in the Permanent Court of Arbitration.
The election process is set out in Articles 4– 19 of the ICJ statute. Elections are staggered with five judges elected every three years, in order to ensure continuity within the court.
Question : 9 [SCC SO 2003]
Which among the following continent does not have any world cultural heritage site recognised by the UNESCO ?
a) South America
b) Australia
c) North America
d) Africa
e) None of These
Answer »Answer: (e)
There are 962 World Heritage Sites located in 157 States Party. Of these, 745 are cultural, 188 are natural and 29 are mixed properties.
The World Heritage Committee has divided the countries into five geographic zones:
- Africa,
- Arab States (composed of most of the Middle East and North Africa),
- Asia and Oceania,
- Europe & North America (includes Canada and the United States) and Latin America & Caribbean.
- Russia and the Caucasus states are classified as European,
While Mexico is classified as belonging to the Latin America & Caribbean zone, despite its location in North America.
Question : 10 [SCC SO 2007]
How many permanent members are there in the Security Council ?
a) Four
b) Six
c) Three
d) Five
Answer »Answer: (d)
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the principal organs of the United Nations and is charged with the maintenance of international peace and security.
Its powers, outlined in the United Nations Charter, include the establishment of peacekeeping operations, the establishment of international sanctions, and the authorization of military action. Its powers are exercised through United Nations Security Council resolutions.
The Security Council held its first session on 17 January 1946 at Church House, Westminster, London. Since its first meeting, the Council, which exists in continuous session, has travelled widely, holding meetings in many cities, such as Paris and Addis Ababa, as well as at its current permanent home at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
There are 15 members of the Security Council, consisting of five veto-wielding permanent members—China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States—based on the great powers that were the victors of World Wa, and 10 elected non-permanent members with two-year terms.
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