MCQs - 2026-04

An Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is an area of the sea in which a sovereign state has special rights regarding the exploration and use of marine resources, including energy production from water and wind. It extends up to 200 nautical miles from the baseline.

The judgment is based on principles of international law including equity and geographical considerations.

The ICJ settles legal disputes submitted to it by states in accordance with international law.

The Court delineated the exclusive economic zones (EEZs) and continental shelves of both nations, establishing clear maritime borders.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.

NDCs are the climate action plans submitted by individual countries outlining their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change, as part of the Paris Agreement.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the international treaty that aims to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system.

Developing countries are pushing for clear, predictable, and adequate financial flows to support their climate action plans.

A key agenda item is defining the modalities for the Loss and Damage fund, which was agreed upon at COP28.

COP30 is scheduled to be held in Brazil in November 2026.