prefinal

Question 1

It is a core principle of international human rights law, which is recognized in various international human rights instruments, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Answer 1

Right to Life

Question 2

It is a belt of water adjacent to a coastal state’s shoreline, extending up to 12 nautical miles from its baselines.

Answer 2

Territorial Sea (TS)

Question 3

It is a fundamental principle in international law that states agreements must be upheld.

Answer 3

Pacta sunt servanda

Question 4

It refers to the country or nation that an individual identifies with or has citizenship in.

Answer 4

Nationality

Question 5

It is an international treaty related to climate change and not specifically focused on human rights.

Answer 5

Paris Agreement

Question 6

It is not a principle under the law of the sea.

Answer 6

Territorial Integrity

Question 7

It refers to the inviolability of a state’s borders and is a principle of general
international law, but it does not fall directly under the law of the sea.

Answer 7

Territory Integrity

Question 8

It is an important aspect of statehood, as it provides a physical basis for governance and administration. It also determines the extent of a state’s authority over its population and resources.

Answer 8

Territory

Question 9

It refers to the geographic area over which a state has sovereignty and jurisdiction. It includes both land and sea areas, as well as any territorial waters or airspace that are under the state’s control.

Answer 9

Territory

Question 10

They are not considered a threat to national security or public order, but rather individuals who require protection due to their vulnerability.

Answer 10

Refugee

Question 11

They are not considered a threat to national security or public order, but rather individuals who require protection due to their vulnerability.

Answer 11

Refugee

Question 12

A person who has been forced to leave their country due to persecution, war, or violence. They are protected under international law, which recognizes their right to seek asylum in another country.

Answer 12

Refugee

Question 13

It is a political entity that has a defined territory, population, and government. They have the authority to make laws, enter into agreements with other states, and represent themselves internationally.

Answer 13

State

Question 14

It determines an individual’s rights and obligations within the country, such as the right to vote, access to education and healthcare, and the duty to serve in the military (if required).

Answer 14

Nationality

Question 15

It refers to the legal relationship between an individual and a nation or
state. It is the legal status of a person as a citizen of a particular country, which is granted by
that country’s government.

Answer 15

Nationality

Question 16

It is the deliberate and systematic destruction, in whole or in part, of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group, and is considered a crime against humanity.

Answer 16

Genocide

Question 17

It can be binding or non-binding, depending on its terms

Answer 17

International Agreement

Question 18

It is always binding on the states that have ratified it.

It requires ratification by a certain number of states, while an international agreement does not.

Answer 18

Treaty

Question 19

The waters beyond the EEZ and continental shelf. These waters are considered to be international waters, and all states have the freedom of navigation and overflight on the high seas.

Answer 19

High Seas

Question 20

It is a state that consists of a group or cluster of islands, islets, reefs, and cays, some of which may be submerged at high tide.

Answer 20

Archipelagic State

Question 21

It is a line that encloses the entire land territory, including the territorial sea, of an archipelagic state.

Answer 21

Archipelagic Baseline

Question 22

It is a legal obligation that is owed to the international community as a whole, rather than just to a specific state or group of states.

This type of obligation is considered to be a fundamental principle of international law, and its breach can give rise to legal consequences for the responsible state, such as diplomatic sanctions or other forms of collective action by the international community.

Answer 22

Obligation Erga Omnes

Question 23

It is an important principle of international law because it provides states with access to valuable marine resources, such as oil, gas, and minerals, while also ensuring that these resources are used in a sustainable and responsible manner.

Answer 23

Continental Shelf

Question 24

is the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the United Nations (UN).

Answer 24

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

Question 25

UNGA is composed of how many UN member states?

Answer 25

193

Question 26

It has the power to make recommendations to UN member states and the UN Secretary-General, as well as to approve the UN budget and decide on the admission of new members to the UN.

Answer 26

UNGA

Question 27

One of the most pressing challenges that the global governance is facing.

Answer 27

Growing gap between rich and poor countries