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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The International Court of Justice officially started operating in ____ 1946
A
April
B
March
C
November
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946. The seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands).

Detailed explanation-2: -The chief function of the ICJ is to settle disputes submitted by parties according to international law. The Court also gives advisory opinions on legal matters submitted by any of the UN bodies or specialised agencies.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first case entered in the General List of the Court (Corfu Channel (United Kingdom v. Albania)) was submitted on 22 May 1947. Between 22 May 1947 and 19 January 2023, 186 cases were entered in the General List.

Detailed explanation-4: -Maharaj Sri Nagendra Singh (18 March 1914 – 11 December 1988) was an Indian lawyer and administrator who served as President of the International Court of Justice from 1985 to 1988.

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