Question bank of INTERNA-

TIONAL LAW
Unit I: International Law Fundamentals

1.Define international law and explain its nature. Discuss the general and regional rules of interna-
tional law.
2. Distinguish between public international law and private international law. Provide exam-
ples.
3. Who was Hugo Grotius, and what was his contribution to the development of international
law?
4. Is international law considered true law? Discuss the sanctions for the observance of interna-
tional law.
5. Outline the sources of international law as per Article 38 of the Statute of the International
Court of Justice.

Unit II: State Territory and International Relations

6. Define state territory and discuss the various modes of acquisition. Provide examples.
7. Explain the concept of international rivers and the legal implications of sharing river resources.
8. Discuss the theories surrounding airspace and aerial navigation, including the concept of the Five Free-
doms of Air.
9. Describe the provisions of the Outer Space Treaty of 1967 and its significance.
10. Define the Law of the Sea and discuss the different maritime zones, such as the exclusive economic zone
and the high seas.

Unit III: United Nations

11. Discuss the establishment, preamble, purpose, and principles of the United Nations (UN).
12. What are the criteria for membership in the UN? Explain the procedures for suspension, expulsion, and
withdrawal.
13. Identify and explain the principal organs of the UN. How can the UN Charter be amended?

Unit IV: Human Rights and International Instruments

14. Define human rights and discuss their significance in international law.
15. Outline the provisions of the UN Charter related to human rights.
16. Analyse the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) of 1948 and its legal significance.
17. Discuss the Covenant on Civil and Political Rights of 1966 and its implications for state obligations.
18. Explain the Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights of 1966 and its objectives.
19. What is the role and function of the National Commission on Human Rights in protecting human rights?
20. Discuss the importance of international cooperation in promoting and protecting human rights