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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC).
- Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) is a not-for-profit international arbitration organisation which administers arbitrations under United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Arbitration Rules.
- Under the rules of SIAC, parties can move SIAC to appoint an emergency arbitratorto get urgent interim relief.
- India has the track record of referring minimum number of cases to SIAC in the South-Asian region.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) is a not-for-profit international arbitration organisation based in Singapore, which administers arbitrations under its own rules of arbitration and the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Arbitration Rules.
According to the 2019 annual report of SIAC, India was the top user of its arbitration seat with 485 cases being referred to SIAC.
Under the rules of SIAC, parties can move SIAC to appoint an emergency arbitrator to get urgent interim relief, even as the process of appointment of the main arbitral tribunal is underway.
Currently under Indian law, there is no express mechanism for enforcement of the orders of the Emergency Arbitrator.
But, the parties voluntarily comply with the Emergency Award.
However, if the parties don’t comply with the order voluntarily, then the party which has won the emergency award, can move the High Court in India under Section 9 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, to get similar reliefs as granted by the Emergency Arbitrator.
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Solution: a)
Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) is a not-for-profit international arbitration organisation based in Singapore, which administers arbitrations under its own rules of arbitration and the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Arbitration Rules.
According to the 2019 annual report of SIAC, India was the top user of its arbitration seat with 485 cases being referred to SIAC.
Under the rules of SIAC, parties can move SIAC to appoint an emergency arbitrator to get urgent interim relief, even as the process of appointment of the main arbitral tribunal is underway.
Currently under Indian law, there is no express mechanism for enforcement of the orders of the Emergency Arbitrator.
But, the parties voluntarily comply with the Emergency Award.
However, if the parties don’t comply with the order voluntarily, then the party which has won the emergency award, can move the High Court in India under Section 9 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996, to get similar reliefs as granted by the Emergency Arbitrator.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsMoyar River Valley, is located in
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Solution: c)
The Moyar river is one of the tributaries of the Bhavani in Tamil Nadu. The Moyar river originates from a small town called Moyar off the Masinagudi–Ooty road. This is a natural line of separation between the state of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and a separation between the forest of Bandipur National Park and the Mudumalai sanctuary to the south.
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Solution: c)
The Moyar river is one of the tributaries of the Bhavani in Tamil Nadu. The Moyar river originates from a small town called Moyar off the Masinagudi–Ooty road. This is a natural line of separation between the state of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and a separation between the forest of Bandipur National Park and the Mudumalai sanctuary to the south.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Public Account of India.
- Public Account of India accounts for flows for those transactions where the Union government acts as a banker.
- It includes state provident funds and small savings deposits.
- Expenditures from Public Account of India require the approval of the parliament.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: b)
Public Account of India accounts for flows for those transactions where the government is merely acting as a banker. This fund was constituted under Article 266 (2) of the Constitution.
Examples of those are provident funds, small savings and so on. These funds do not belong to the government. They have to be paid back at some time to their rightful owners. Because of this nature of the fund, expenditures from it are not required to be approved by the Parliament.
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Solution: b)
Public Account of India accounts for flows for those transactions where the government is merely acting as a banker. This fund was constituted under Article 266 (2) of the Constitution.
Examples of those are provident funds, small savings and so on. These funds do not belong to the government. They have to be paid back at some time to their rightful owners. Because of this nature of the fund, expenditures from it are not required to be approved by the Parliament.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following are the Bacterial diseases in cattle and buffaloes?
- Anthrax
- Influenza
- Tetanus
- Tuberculosis
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: c)
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Solution: c)
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding National Green Tribunal.
- National Green Tribunal is a statutory body equipped with expertise solely for the purpose of adjudicating environmental cases in the country.
- The decision of the NGT is binding on the parties, unless they approach the Supreme Court in appeal.
- NGT cannot grant relief in the form of compensation and damages to affected persons.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
The National Green Tribunal, established in 2010, as per the National Green Tribunal Act is a specialised judicial body equipped with expertise solely for the purpose of adjudicating environmental cases in the country.
The Tribunal is tasked with providing effective and expeditious remedy in cases relating to environmental protection, conservation of forests and other natural resources and enforcement of any legal right relating to environment. The Tribunal’s orders are binding and it has power to grant relief in the form of compensation and damages to affected persons.
The Tribunal has a presence in five zones- North, Central, East, South and West. The Principal Bench is situated in the North Zone, headquartered in Delhi.
The Tribunal’s orders are enforceable as the powers vested are the same as in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
The Tribunal has powers to review its own decisions. If this fails, the decision can be challenged before the Supreme Court within ninety days.
The Tribunal is an open court and its proceedings can be attended in person.
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Solution: a)
The National Green Tribunal, established in 2010, as per the National Green Tribunal Act is a specialised judicial body equipped with expertise solely for the purpose of adjudicating environmental cases in the country.
The Tribunal is tasked with providing effective and expeditious remedy in cases relating to environmental protection, conservation of forests and other natural resources and enforcement of any legal right relating to environment. The Tribunal’s orders are binding and it has power to grant relief in the form of compensation and damages to affected persons.
The Tribunal has a presence in five zones- North, Central, East, South and West. The Principal Bench is situated in the North Zone, headquartered in Delhi.
The Tribunal’s orders are enforceable as the powers vested are the same as in a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
The Tribunal has powers to review its own decisions. If this fails, the decision can be challenged before the Supreme Court within ninety days.
The Tribunal is an open court and its proceedings can be attended in person.
