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
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The ILC is primarily concerned with which body of law?
Answer:
Public international law.
The ILC's statute states it shall concern itself primarily with public international law, which governs relations between States and international organizations.
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The ILC’s work on 'The Law of the Sea' ultimately led to the adoption of which major convention?
Answer:
The 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
The ILC’s foundational work on the Law of the Sea was the basis for the subsequent conferences and the eventual adoption of UNCLOS.
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What is the role of the **Special Rapporteur** within the ILC?
Answer:
To propose and draft reports and articles on a specific topic chosen by the ILC.
The Special Rapporteur is a member entrusted with preparing reports and proposals on a specific topic from the ILC's programme of work.
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Which of these major international instruments originated from the work of the ILC?
Answer:
Both A and B.
The ILC's work led to the foundational texts for UNCLOS and the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations.
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The final stage of converting an ILC draft into a binding treaty usually involves the General Assembly convening what type of event?
Answer:
A diplomatic conference of plenipotentiaries.
A diplomatic conference reviews the ILC draft, finalizes the text, and opens it for signature and ratification by States.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.