GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD ORGANISATIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Total Number of judges of the International Court of Justice(ICJ) is:
A
10
B
12
C
15
D
20
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The International Court of Justice is composed of 15 judges elected to nine-year terms of office by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council. These organs vote simultaneously but separately. In order to be elected, a candidate must receive an absolute majority of the votes in both bodies.

Detailed explanation-2: -The International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, is the main judicial organ of the UN. It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946. The Peace Palace, home of the International Court of Justice at The Hague.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are 25 high courts in India. The number of total judges sanctioned in these high courts are 1114 of which 840 judges are permanent and remaining 274 sanctioned for additional judges. As of 1 March 2023, 333 of the seats, about 29%, are vacant.

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