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Which among the following sentences, is true regarding United Nations International Court of Justice, the Hague?

A.
Thirteen judges, elected for ten years, only by United Nations General Assembly
B.
Fifteen judges, elected for nine years, only by United Nations General Assembly
C.
Thirteen judges, elected for ten years, only by United Nations General Assembly and Security Council
D.
Fifteen judges, elected for nine years, only by United Nations General Assembly and Security Council

Solution:

The correct answer is Fifteen judges, elected for nine years, only by United Nations General Assembly and Security Council.Important PointsInternational Court of Justice has fifteen judges, elected for nine years, only by United Nations General Assembly and Security Council.The International Court of Justice is also known as the World Court. It is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN).It settles disputes between states in accordance with international law and gives advisory opinions on international legal issues.The ICJ is the only international court that adjudicates general disputes between countries, with its rulings and opinions serving as primary sources of international law.The International Court of Justice was established in 1945, In Hague, Netherlands.The Current President of the International Court of Justice is Joan Donoghue since 8 February 2021.The Current Vice President of the International Court of Justice is Kirill Gevorgian since 8 February 2021.Maharaj Sri Nagendra Singh was an Indian lawyer and Administrator who served as President of the International Court of Justice from 1985 to 1988.Additional InformationThe Statute of the International Court of Justice is an integral part of the United Nations Charter, as specified by Chapter XIV of the United Nations Charter, which established the International Court of Justice.Dalveer Bhandari is an Indian member of the International Court of Justice.

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