UPSC Law Optional, Paper I and II

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UPSC Law Optional Public International Law previous year questions 29-56 of 282, arranged for doctrine revision, case-law planning, and answer writing.

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sources, treaties, State responsibility, recognition, jurisdiction, the United Nations, use of force, law of the sea, and human rights.

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2021Paper IQ5(a)Section B

Question 29

Discuss the various efforts made towards the codification of International Law during the 20th century.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2021, Paper I, Q5(a), source page 132.

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2021Paper IQ5(b)Section B

Question 30

Explain different theories on the relationship between International law and Municipal law.

Treaties and State Relations

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2021, Paper I, Q5(b), source page 132.

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2021Paper IQ5(c)Section B

Question 31

Explain the principle of Double Criminality' and the Rule of Speciality under the international law of extradition.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2021, Paper I, Q5(c), source page 132.

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2021Paper IQ5(d)Section B

Question 32

Define Double Nationality' and 'Statelessness'. Evaluate the efforts taken to eliminate or reduce them.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2021, Paper I, Q5(d), source page 132.

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2021Paper IQ5(e)Section B

Question 33

What is Intervention' and on what grounds do the States justify intervention? Explain.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2021, Paper I, Q5(e), source page 132.

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2021Paper IQ6(a)Section B

Question 34

Distinguish whether Recognition of States' is an act of policy or of law. Also distinguish between Constitutive and Declaratory theories on the recognition of States.

Treaties and State Relations

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2021, Paper I, Q6(a), source page 132.

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2021Paper IQ6(b)Section B

Question 35

What do you understand by 'State Succession'? Discuss various theories of State succession and explain the rights and obligations arising out of State succession.

Treaties and State Relations

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2021, Paper I, Q6(b), source page 132.

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2021Paper IQ6(c)Section B

Question 36

Explain the main features of Law of the Sea. What is the difference between the jurisdiction over Territorial Sea' and Exclusive Economic Zone'?

Jurisdiction, Territory and Sea

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2021, Paper I, Q6(c), source page 132.

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2021Paper IQ7(a)Section B

Question 37

Discuss the powers of the Security Council for the maintenance of world peace and security. Has the Veto Power' proved a hindrance in discharge of its duties by the Security Council? Explain.

United Nations and Global Institutions

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2021, Paper I, Q7(a), source page 132.

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2021Paper IQ7(b)Section B

Question 38

Discuss the United Nations Declaration on the establishment of a New International Economic Order along with the Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States.

United Nations and Global Institutions

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2021, Paper I, Q7(b), source page 132.

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2021Paper IQ7(c)Section B

Question 39

Humanity is in peril in the present world due to terrorism." Suggest the ways to protect it in the context of human rights.

Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2021, Paper I, Q7(c), source page 132.

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2021Paper IQ8(a)Section B

Question 40

Is it a legal duty of States under international law to settle their disputes by peaceful means? Can failure of peaceful means entitle States to use force to settle their disputes? Discuss.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2021, Paper I, Q8(a), source page 132.

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2021Paper IQ8(b)Section B

Question 41

Is the threat or the use of Nuclear Weapons' in any circumstances permitted under International law? Answer the question in the light of the advisory opinion given by the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

United Nations and Global Institutions

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2021, Paper I, Q8(b), source page 132.

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2021Paper IQ8(c)Section B

Question 42

Discuss the role of United Nations in protection and improvement of human environment.

United Nations and Global Institutions

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2021, Paper I, Q8(c), source page 132.

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2020Paper IQ5(a)Section B

Question 43

What steps are involved in concluding international treaties and bringing them into force?

Treaties and State Relations

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2020, Paper I, Q5(a), source page 126.

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2020Paper IQ5(b)Section B

Question 44

If WTO member 'X' agrees with non-member 'Y' to reduce tariff on product 'A' to 7%, can other WTO members claim this concessional rate? How have WTO dispute settlement bodies defined 'like product' under GATT Article I:1?

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2020, Paper I, Q5(b), source page 126.

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2020Paper IQ5(c)Section B

Question 45

Discuss the purposes and principles of the United Nations. Suggest any reforms to improve the functioning of the UN system.

United Nations and Global Institutions

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2020, Paper I, Q5(c), source page 126.

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2020Paper IQ5(d)Section B

Question 46

What parameters govern the contentious jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice?

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2020, Paper I, Q5(d), source page 126.

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2020Paper IQ5(e)Section B

Question 47

Discuss the status of the individual in International Law, especially with reference to human rights treaties.

Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2020, Paper I, Q5(e), source page 126.

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2020Paper IQ6(a)Section B

Question 48

UN General Assembly Resolution 67/19 granted Palestine non-member observer state status. Explain the significance of this resolution for determining Palestinian statehood and analyze arguments concerning it through theories of recognition in International Law.

Treaties and State Relations

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2020, Paper I, Q6(a), source page 126.

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2020Paper IQ6(b)Section B

Question 49

Comment on the maxim 'Asylum ends where extradition begins.' Distinguish between territorial and extra-territorial asylum.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2020, Paper I, Q6(b), source page 126.

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2020Paper IQ6(c)Section B

Question 50

Do you agree that International Law is 'merely positive morality'? Discuss its nature and scope.

Sources, Nature and Theory

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2020, Paper I, Q6(c), source page 126.

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2020Paper IQ7(a)Section B

Question 51

Explain the practices followed by states for incorporating International Law within their municipal law. Also, explain the role of arbitration in the peaceful settlement of international disputes.

Sources, Nature and Theory

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2020, Paper I, Q7(a), source page 126.

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2020Paper IQ7(b)Section B

Question 52

Discuss the rights and obligations of coastal states and other states in territorial waters and contiguous zones.

Jurisdiction, Territory and Sea

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2020, Paper I, Q7(b), source page 126.

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2020Paper IQ7(c)Section B

Question 53

Explain the GATT and WTO anti-dumping provisions. What methods are used to determine 'wounding and material injury' in anti-dumping investigations?

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2020, Paper I, Q7(c), source page 126.

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2020Paper IQ8(a)Section B

Question 54

Explain the regimes of International Armed Conflict (IAC) and Non-International Armed Conflict (NIAC) under International Humanitarian Law and their application thresholds. Illustrate the impact of International Humanitarian Law on the global refugee crisis.

Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2020, Paper I, Q8(a), source page 126.

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2020Paper IQ8(b)Section B

Question 55

Evaluate the main sources of International Environmental Law. Explain the emergence of 'Soft Law' and the principles that have influenced the development of International Environmental Law.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2020, Paper I, Q8(b), source page 126.

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2020Paper IQ8(c)Section B

Question 56

Write short notes on: (i) International Terrorism; (ii) Grounds of Intervention under International Law; (iii) Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2020, Paper I, Q8(c), source page 126.

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What this archive covers

Discuss the various efforts made towards the codification of International Law during the 20th century.

Explain different theories on the relationship between International law and Municipal law.

Explain the principle of Double Criminality' and the Rule of Speciality under the international law of extradition.

Define Double Nationality' and 'Statelessness'. Evaluate the efforts taken to eliminate or reduce them.

What is Intervention' and on what grounds do the States justify intervention? Explain.

Distinguish whether Recognition of States' is an act of policy or of law. Also distinguish between Constitutive and Declaratory theories on the recognition of States.

What do you understand by 'State Succession'? Discuss various theories of State succession and explain the rights and obligations arising out of State succession.

Explain the main features of Law of the Sea. What is the difference between the jurisdiction over Territorial Sea' and Exclusive Economic Zone'?

Discuss the powers of the Security Council for the maintenance of world peace and security. Has the Veto Power' proved a hindrance in discharge of its duties by the Security Council? Explain.

Discuss the United Nations Declaration on the establishment of a New International Economic Order along with the Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States.

Humanity is in peril in the present world due to terrorism." Suggest the ways to protect it in the context of human rights.

Is it a legal duty of States under international law to settle their disputes by peaceful means? Can failure of peaceful means entitle States to use force to settle their disputes? Discuss.

Is the threat or the use of Nuclear Weapons' in any circumstances permitted under International law? Answer the question in the light of the advisory opinion given by the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Discuss the role of United Nations in protection and improvement of human environment.

What steps are involved in concluding international treaties and bringing them into force?

If WTO member 'X' agrees with non-member 'Y' to reduce tariff on product 'A' to 7%, can other WTO members claim this concessional rate? How have WTO dispute settlement bodies defined 'like product' under GATT Article I:1?

Discuss the purposes and principles of the United Nations. Suggest any reforms to improve the functioning of the UN system.

What parameters govern the contentious jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice?

Discuss the status of the individual in International Law, especially with reference to human rights treaties.

UN General Assembly Resolution 67/19 granted Palestine non-member observer state status. Explain the significance of this resolution for determining Palestinian statehood and analyze arguments concerning it through theories of recognition in International Law.

Comment on the maxim 'Asylum ends where extradition begins.' Distinguish between territorial and extra-territorial asylum.

Do you agree that International Law is 'merely positive morality'? Discuss its nature and scope.

Explain the practices followed by states for incorporating International Law within their municipal law. Also, explain the role of arbitration in the peaceful settlement of international disputes.

Discuss the rights and obligations of coastal states and other states in territorial waters and contiguous zones.

Explain the GATT and WTO anti-dumping provisions. What methods are used to determine 'wounding and material injury' in anti-dumping investigations?

Explain the regimes of International Armed Conflict (IAC) and Non-International Armed Conflict (NIAC) under International Humanitarian Law and their application thresholds. Illustrate the impact of International Humanitarian Law on the global refugee crisis.

Evaluate the main sources of International Environmental Law. Explain the emergence of 'Soft Law' and the principles that have influenced the development of International Environmental Law.

Write short notes on: (i) International Terrorism; (ii) Grounds of Intervention under International Law; (iii) Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

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