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Beyond contentious cases between states, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) can also issue advisory opinions. To whom are these opinions primarily addressed?

A Individual citizens seeking legal advice
B Non-governmental organizations
C United Nations organs and specialized agencies
D National courts of member states

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Advisory opinions are non-binding legal interpretations provided by the ICJ at the request of UN organs (such as the General Assembly or Security Council) and specialized agencies on legal questions arising within the scope of their activities.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Beyond contentious cases between states, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) can also issue advisory opinions. To whom are these opinions primarily addressed?" is Option C: United Nations organs and specialized agencies.

The other options — A) Individual citizens seeking legal advice, B) Non-governmental organizations, D) National courts of member states — are incorrect for this World Current Affairs question. As explained above: Advisory opinions are non-binding legal interpretations provided by the ICJ at the request of UN organs (such as the General Assembly or Security Council) and specialized agencies on legal questions …

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