GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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: -Derivation of authority On the other hand, the International Court of Justice derives its authority from the Charter of the United Nations, which was signed by all the members of the UN in 1945.

Detailed explanation-3: -Early examples of international courts include the Nuremberg and Tokyo tribunals established in the aftermath of World War II. Several such international courts are presently located in The Hague in the Netherlands, most importantly the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and the International Criminal Court (ICC).