International Court of Justice Quiz

What is the primary role of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?

• To create international laws

• To resolve disputes between states based on international law

• To enforce international treaties

• To conduct international elections

What are the goals and objectives of the ICJ committee in the Model United Nations (MUN)?

• Promoting global health initiatives

• Enhancing international education standards

• Adjudicating international land and water disputes

• Resolving conflicts related to climate change

Which case involved a dispute over the Hawar Islands?

• Qatar vs. Bahrain

• India vs. Pakistan

• Russia vs. Ukraine

• USA vs. Afghanistan Taliban

What is the significance of the Corfu Channel case?

• It established the maritime boundary between India and Pakistan

• It involved explosions of British warships in Albanian waters

• It resolved the dispute over the Hawar islands

• It addressed the legality of nuclear weapons

In the ICJ, who are referred to as ‘agents’?

• Judges

• Delegates

• Applicants and respondents

• Observers

What is the purpose of the moderated caucus in the ICJ simulations?

• To present opening statements

• To vote on the final verdict

• To resolve conflicts and form diplomatic relations

• To conduct roll call

Which country brought a case against Turkey regarding hydrocarbon resources?

• Cyprus

• Greece

• Israel

• Lebanon

What is the main agenda of the ICJ in the VPS MUN 2024?

• Resolving international trade disputes

• Addressing international land and water disputes

• Promoting global health initiatives

• Enhancing international education standards

What is the primary role of the Chair in a committee?

• To regulate the course of debate

• To draft resolutions

• To represent a country

• To organize social events

What does a “Point of Personal Privilege” address?

• A delegate’s discomfort

• A procedural error

• A question about the agenda

• A request for more speaking time