When ICJ starts hearing of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel?
- A. January 06, 2024
- B. January 05, 2024
- C. January 11, 2024
- D. January 17, 2024
Correct Answer: C. January 11, 2024
The International Court of Justice started hearing South Africa’s genocide case against Israel in the Hague today. A seventeen-member bench with ICJ president Joan Donoghue hearing the case. South African Advocate told the court that Israel’s genocide intent against the Palestinians in Gaza is evident from how Israel’s military attack is being conducted. He demanded an emergency suspension of Israel’s aerial and ground offensive in the Palestinian enclave. The court will meet tomorrow to hear Israel’s arguments. South Africa filed the lawsuit in December, in a move welcome by several countries amid a global chorus for a ceasefire in Gaza. Meanwhile, pro-Palestinian demonstrators held protests outside the court and called for an end to Israel’s atrocities in Gaza that have killed more than 23,000 Palestinians.
Correct Answer: C. Ukraine
The European Parliament has awarded its annual Sakharov prize for freedom of thought to the people of Ukraine, to honor their fight against Russia’s invasion. The award comes with prize money of 50,000 Euros, which will be distributed to representatives of Ukrainian civil society. The prize, named after the late Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov, has been awarded since 1988 to individuals and organizations defending human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Correct Answer: C. 33
The Biden administration is raising red flags about 33 Chinese companies whose legitimacy it cannot verify, imposing new restrictions on their ability to receive shipments from US exporters and requiring extra diligence from American companies that want to do business with them.
Correct Answer: D. Black Sea
Correct Answer: A. October 9, 2020
Armenia and Azerbaijan held their first high-level talks on October 9, 2020, after nearly two weeks of fierce clashes over the disputed Nagorno Karabakh region, with hopes rising that a ceasefire could be brokered in Moscow.
Correct Answer: C. Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Nursing the World to Health.
This year the theme of the International Nurses Day is “Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Nursing the World to Health.” focusing on the true value of nurses to the people of the world and how nurses are central to addressing a wide range of health challenges. The theme aims to inspire nurses and make the public aware of their contribution to healthcare.
Correct Answer: A. Hand Hygiene for All
The Global Handwashing Day is observed on October 15 every year. It aims to increase awareness about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective way to prevent diseases. This year, the theme of the Global Handwashing Day is ‘Hand Hygiene for All’.