General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
6381
After the ILC completes a draft of articles on a subject, where is the draft typically submitted for action?
Answer:
To the UN General Assembly (Sixth Committee).
The ILC reports its drafts to the General Assembly, which often refers them to its Sixth Committee (Legal) for debate and further action.
6382
The ILC's work on **State Responsibility** resulted in:
Answer:
A set of Articles that largely reflect customary international law but are not a treaty.
The Articles on the Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts are highly authoritative and influential but remain a non-binding text adopted by the General Assembly.
6383
The subjects dealt with by the ILC are categorized into two main processes: Codification of international law and what other process?
Answer:
Progressive development of international law.
Codification deals with formalizing existing customary law; progressive development involves proposing new law in areas not yet regulated by international law.
6384
The ILC is best known for drafting the foundational text for which major treaty?
Answer:
The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT)
The VCLT, governing treaties between states, was drafted by the ILC and adopted in 1969.
6385
In what capacity do ILC members serve?
Answer:
In their personal capacity as experts.
Members are elected as individuals of recognized competence in international law, ensuring their independence from governmental instructions.
6386
The members of the ILC are elected by which body of the United Nations?
Answer:
The UN General Assembly
ILC members are elected by the General Assembly for a five-year term.
6387
How many members compose the International Law Commission (ILC)?
Answer:
34
The ILC consists of 34 members, who are recognized experts in international law.
6388
Where does the International Law Commission (ILC) hold its annual sessions?
Answer:
Geneva, Switzerland
The ILC holds its annual session, typically lasting 10–12 weeks, at the United Nations Office in Geneva (UNOG).
6389
In what year was the International Law Commission (ILC) established by the UN General Assembly?
Answer:
1947
The ILC was established by UN General Assembly Resolution 174 (II) on November 21, 1947, to fulfill the Charter obligations.
6390
What is the primary function of the International Law Commission (ILC), as mandated by the UN Charter?
Answer:
To promote the progressive development of international law and its codification.
The ILC's mandate, set out in Article 13(1)(a) of the UN Charter, is to encourage the progressive development and codification of international law.