Question

Study the given picture and answer the questions:

1. Identify the organisation associated with the emblem. Mention any three principles of this organisation.
2. Where is the headquarters of this organisation located? Which is the main deliberative organ of this organisation? State any three of its functions.
3. Name the principal judicial organ of this organisation and explain its composition.

Answer 1

1. The picture depicts the United Nations Organisation's insignia. The organisation's three principles for member states are:
   1. to uphold the sovereign equality of all members.
   2. All members are expected to fulfil their commitments in good faith.
   3. International issues should be settled peacefully.
2. This organisation's headquarters are in New York City, United States. The General Assembly is the UN's primary deliberative, policymaking, and representative body. The General Assembly has three functions:
   1. To study and recommend cooperation principles for maintaining international peace and security.
   2. Discuss any issue concerning world peace and security and give recommendations.
   3. Conduct research and propose recommendations to further international political, social, and economic cooperation.
3. The International Court of Justice is the United Nations' premier judicial organ. The composition is as follows:
   1. It is made up of 15 judges elected to nine-year terms by the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council, who sit independently of one another.
   2. It may not have more than one judge of any nationality.
   3. One-third of the seats are up for election every three years, and retiring judges are eligible to run again.
   4. The Court elects its President and Vice President to three-year terms. They may be re-elected once their term expires.
   5. The court can appoint its registrar.