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The Gambia v Myanmar at the ICJ

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

  1. Question 1Answer A

    Between which dates did the ICJ hear the merits of The Gambia v Myanmar?

    • Correct answer: 12 to 29 January 2026
    • 5 to 22 January 2026
    • 12 to 29 February 2026
    • 12 to 29 March 2026

    Core Trigger: The International Court of Justice heard the merits of The Gambia v Myanmar from 12 to 29 January 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 039, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer A

    The case alleges that Myanmar's treatment of the Rohingya breached which 1948 Convention?

    • Correct answer: Genocide Convention
    • Refugee Convention
    • Convention against Torture
    • Geneva Conventions

    Allegation: The case alleges that Myanmar's treatment of the Rohingya breached the 1948 Genocide Convention.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 039, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer B

    Who is President of the International Court of Justice?

    • Judge Nawaf Salam
    • Correct answer: Judge Iwasawa Yuji
    • Judge Joan Donoghue
    • Judge Dalveer Bhandari

    Current Head: Judge Iwasawa Yuji of Japan is President of the International Court of Justice.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 039, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer C

    Consider: 1. The Gambia filed the case in 2019. 2. It filed on behalf of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. Which of the statements is/are correct?

    • Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Filed By: The Gambia filed the case in 2019 on behalf of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 039, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer D

    In which year did the ICJ order provisional measures in this case?

    • 2019
    • 2021
    • 2022
    • Correct answer: 2020

    Interim Order: The ICJ ordered provisional measures in 2020.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 039, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer A

    Consider: 1. India is a party to the Genocide Convention. 2. India ratified it in 1951. Which of the statements is/are correct?

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither 1 nor 2

    India Link: India is a party to the Genocide Convention, which it ratified in 1959.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 039, point 7

  7. Question 7Answer C

    The ICJ sits at the Peace Palace in which city?

    • Geneva
    • New York
    • Correct answer: The Hague
    • Vienna

    Headquarters: The ICJ sits at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 039, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer A

    In which year did the ICJ begin work?

    • Correct answer: 1946
    • 1945
    • 1948
    • 1951

    Founded: The ICJ was established under the UN Charter in 1945 and began work in 1946.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 039, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer C

    On which date did the UN General Assembly adopt the Genocide Convention?

    • 10 December 1948
    • 12 January 1951
    • Correct answer: 9 December 1948
    • 24 October 1945

    Landmark: The UN General Assembly adopted the Genocide Convention on 9 December 1948; it entered into force on 12 January 1951.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 039, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer B

    Which Article of the Convention gives the ICJ jurisdiction over disputes between parties?

    • Article II
    • Correct answer: Article IX
    • Article III
    • Article VI

    Articles: Article II of the Convention defines genocide, and Article IX gives the ICJ jurisdiction over disputes between parties.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 039, point 11

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