Question

Who was the first Indian to become a judge at the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?

Hint:

He later became the first Indian President of this UN court.

Answer 1

The answer is Nagendra Singh.

Among the many Indians who have contributed to international law, Nagendra Singh holds a special place as the first to sit as a judge on the ICJ bench, joining in 1973.

He did not stop at being just a member. Between 1985 and 1988 he served as the President of the ICJ, the first Indian ever to lead the court. His work is often cited in the field of maritime law, and his name comes up frequently in GK questions about Indians who held top positions in international organisations.