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UPSC Law Optional Public International Law previous year questions 85-112 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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2017Paper IQ5(d)Section B

Question 85

Define 'hijacking' and discuss the main provisions of the hague Convention,1970.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2017, Paper I, Q5(d), source page 103.

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2017Paper IQ5(e)Section B

Question 86

Comment on the provisions relating to prohibition of use of force and exceptions thereto under the U. N. Charter,1945.

Use of Force and Peaceful Settlement

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2017, Paper I, Q5(e), source page 103.

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2017Paper IQ6(a)Section B

Question 87

Define 'high seas'. Discuss in brief the provisions of the convention on high seas. Is freedom of fishing on high sens recognized?

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2017, Paper I, Q6(a), source page 103.

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2017Paper IQ6(b)Section B

Question 88

The Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is playing an important role in maintaining the stability of the global economy. Comment.

United Nations and Global InstitutionsUse of Force and Peaceful Settlement

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2017, Paper I, Q6(b), source page 103.

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2017Paper IQ6(c)Section B

Question 89

Enumerate the various methods of Peaceful Settlement of International disputes. Elaborate on judicial settlement.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2017, Paper I, Q6(c), source page 103.

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2017Paper IQ7(a)Section B

Question 90

What do you mean by Human Environment? Discuss the role of United Nations Organisation (UNO) in protecting and improving the human environment.

United Nations and Global Institutions

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2017, Paper I, Q7(a), source page 103.

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2017Paper IQ7(b)Section B

Question 91

Define 'Nationality'. What are the modes of acquisition and loss nationality? What is the position of nationality of married woman?

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2017, Paper I, Q7(b), source page 103.

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2017Paper IQ7(c)Section B

Question 92

Discuss the provisions relating to amendment and modification of treaties under the Vienna Convention on Law of Treaties, 1969.

Treaties and State Relations

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2017, Paper I, Q7(c), source page 103.

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2017Paper IQ8(a)Section B

Question 93

Explain the main provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, 2017. Do you think it can lead to complete elimination of nuclear weapons?

Treaties and State Relations

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2017, Paper I, Q8(a), source page 103.

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2017Paper IQ8(b)Section B

Question 94

Discuss the scope of right of asylum under International Law and explain 'territorial' and 'extra-territorial' asylum.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2017, Paper I, Q8(b), source page 103.

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2017Paper IQ8(c)Section B

Question 95

Elucidate the fundamental principles of International Humanitarian Law as envisaged under International Conventions.

Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2017, Paper I, Q8(c), source page 103.

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2016Paper IQ5(a)Section B

Question 96

Discuss the nature and basis of International Law.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2016, Paper I, Q5(a), source page 98.

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2016Paper IQ5(b)Section B

Question 97

Discuss the status of individual in International Law especially with respect to Human Rights Treaties.

Treaties and State RelationsHuman Rights and Humanitarian Law

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2016, Paper I, Q5(b), source page 98.

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2016Paper IQ5(c)Section B

Question 98

A treaty is void if it conflicts with an existing or new or emerging peremptory norin of International Law or jus cogens' at the time of its inclusion. Comment.

Treaties and State Relations

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2016, Paper I, Q5(c), source page 98.

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2016Paper IQ5(e)Section B

Question 99

International Law cvidences the evidentiary theory of recognition. Discuss.

Treaties and State Relations

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2016, Paper I, Q5(e), source page 98.

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2016Paper IQ6(a)Section B

Question 100

Discuss how International Law becomes part of the law of the land in India. In case of conflict between the International Law and Municipal Law, which one would be applied by the Municipal Courts of this country? Explain.

Treaties and State Relations

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2016, Paper I, Q6(a), source page 97.

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2016Paper IQ6(b)Section B

Question 101

Can India invoke the India-UK Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement for extraditing an Indian national who has run away to UK in spite of an Indian Court order in respect of fraud and money laundering against him? Explain.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2016, Paper I, Q6(b), source page 97.

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2016Paper IQ6(c)Section B

Question 102

What are the essential differences between the International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law? Explain.

Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2016, Paper I, Q6(c), source page 97.

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2016Paper IQ7(a)Section B

Question 103

Discuss the legal regime of right of innocent passage' through the territorial waters (including international straits) of a State.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2016, Paper I, Q7(a), source page 97.

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2016Paper IQ7(b)Section B

Question 104

Discuss the law of delimitation of the continental shelf of a State including the continental shelf common to two or more States.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2016, Paper I, Q7(b), source page 97.

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2016Paper IQ7(c)Section B

Question 105

Discuss the functions, powers and jurisdiction of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) established under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, 1982.

Jurisdiction, Territory and Sea

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2016, Paper I, Q7(c), source page 97.

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2015Paper IQ5(a)Section B

Question 106

Comment on the shift in the foundational basis of International Law, despite the continuing prominence of binding rules.

Public International Law - General

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2015, Paper I, Q5(a), source page 93.

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2015Paper IQ5(b)Section B

Question 107

Evaluate the importance of extradition treaties and examine the liability of a state for accusations of political murder.

Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2015, Paper I, Q5(b), source page 93.

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2015Paper IQ5(c)Section B

Question 108

Discuss the efficacy of International Humanitarian Law in the protection of Prisoners of War.

Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2015, Paper I, Q5(c), source page 93.

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2015Paper IQ5(d)Section B

Question 109

'International Terrorism is a threat to world order and peace.' Define the term and discuss preventive measures.

Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2015, Paper I, Q5(d), source page 93.

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2015Paper IQ5(e)Section B

Question 110

Explain the principles of 'Ratification of a Treaty'. Also examine the consequences of non-ratification.

Treaties and State Relations

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2015, Paper I, Q5(e), source page 93.

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2015Paper IQ6(a)Section B

Question 111

Analyze the application of the Marshall Islands to the International Court of Justice against India regarding nuclear disarmament obligations and the jurisdictional challenges involved.

Human Rights and Humanitarian Law

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2015, Paper I, Q6(a), source page 93.

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2015Paper IQ6(b)Section B

Question 112

'A man's nationality is a continuing legal relationship between the sovereign state on the one hand and the citizen on the other.' Explain and distinguish between different types of nationality.

Sources, Nature and Theory

Source reference: UPSC Law Optional 2015, Paper I, Q6(b), source page 93.

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What this archive covers

Define 'hijacking' and discuss the main provisions of the hague Convention,1970.

Comment on the provisions relating to prohibition of use of force and exceptions thereto under the U. N. Charter,1945.

Define 'high seas'. Discuss in brief the provisions of the convention on high seas. Is freedom of fishing on high sens recognized?

The Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is playing an important role in maintaining the stability of the global economy. Comment.

Enumerate the various methods of Peaceful Settlement of International disputes. Elaborate on judicial settlement.

What do you mean by Human Environment? Discuss the role of United Nations Organisation (UNO) in protecting and improving the human environment.

Define 'Nationality'. What are the modes of acquisition and loss nationality? What is the position of nationality of married woman?

Discuss the provisions relating to amendment and modification of treaties under the Vienna Convention on Law of Treaties, 1969.

Explain the main provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, 2017. Do you think it can lead to complete elimination of nuclear weapons?

Discuss the scope of right of asylum under International Law and explain 'territorial' and 'extra-territorial' asylum.

Elucidate the fundamental principles of International Humanitarian Law as envisaged under International Conventions.

Discuss the nature and basis of International Law.

Discuss the status of individual in International Law especially with respect to Human Rights Treaties.

A treaty is void if it conflicts with an existing or new or emerging peremptory norin of International Law or jus cogens' at the time of its inclusion. Comment.

International Law cvidences the evidentiary theory of recognition. Discuss.

Discuss how International Law becomes part of the law of the land in India. In case of conflict between the International Law and Municipal Law, which one would be applied by the Municipal Courts of this country? Explain.

Can India invoke the India-UK Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement for extraditing an Indian national who has run away to UK in spite of an Indian Court order in respect of fraud and money laundering against him? Explain.

What are the essential differences between the International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law? Explain.

Discuss the legal regime of right of innocent passage' through the territorial waters (including international straits) of a State.

Discuss the law of delimitation of the continental shelf of a State including the continental shelf common to two or more States.

Discuss the functions, powers and jurisdiction of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) established under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, 1982.

Comment on the shift in the foundational basis of International Law, despite the continuing prominence of binding rules.

Evaluate the importance of extradition treaties and examine the liability of a state for accusations of political murder.

Discuss the efficacy of International Humanitarian Law in the protection of Prisoners of War.

'International Terrorism is a threat to world order and peace.' Define the term and discuss preventive measures.

Explain the principles of 'Ratification of a Treaty'. Also examine the consequences of non-ratification.

Analyze the application of the Marshall Islands to the International Court of Justice against India regarding nuclear disarmament obligations and the jurisdictional challenges involved.

'A man's nationality is a continuing legal relationship between the sovereign state on the one hand and the citizen on the other.' Explain and distinguish between different types of nationality.

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