About ICJ The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was established in 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in 1946. The court is the successor to the Permanent Court …
About ICJ The ICJ is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was established in 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in 1946. The court is the successor to the Permanent Court …
Context A recent report published by United Nations University has warned that 27 of the 31 aquifers in the country are depleting faster than they can be replenished. In this backdrop, this article explains the causes for faster depleting aquifers …
Context The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is marking its 75th anniversary. What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? A relatively compact document, the declaration consists of a preamble and 30 articles setting out fundamental rights and freedoms. The …
Context Amid Israel’s ongoing military attacks on the Gaza Strip, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has invoked Article 99 of the UN Charter in a bid to establish a ceasefire. What is Article 99 of the UN Charter? The UN …