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Which organ of the United Nations is tasked by Article 13(1)(a) of the Charter with initiating studies…

Article 13(1)(a) tasks the General Assembly with initiating studies and making recommendations to encourage the progressive development and codification of international law.

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Which organ of the United Nations is tasked by Article 13(1)(a) of the Charter with initiating studies and making recommendations to encourage the progressive development and codification of international law?

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Article 13(1)(a) tasks the General Assembly with initiating studies and making recommendations to encourage the progressive development and codification of international law.

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Option A

Article 13(1)(a) assigns these studies and recommendations to the General Assembly.

Option B

The Economic and Social Council’s study and recommendation powers in economic and social fields are set out separately in Article 62.

Option C

The Trusteeship Council’s functions under Article 87 concern the trusteeship system.

Option D

The Security Council has separate powers concerning international peace and security.

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