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1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following with reference to the National Green Tribunal (NGT)
- The NGT has power to hear all civil matters which are related to environment and questions regarding the enforcement and implementation of laws
- It does not follow the principles of civil procedure code instead it follows principles of natural justice.
- NGT is not be bound by the rules of evidence as mentioned in the Indian evidence act.
Which of the following statement(s) are correct?
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- National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 (NGT) is an Act of the Parliament of India which enables creation of a special tribunal to handle the expeditious disposal of the cases pertaining to environmental issues
- The NGT has been given the power to regulate the procedure by itself. It does not follow the principles of civil procedure code instead it follows principles of natural justice.
- It will have the same power as of the civil court in deciding the matter falling within these seven legal acts.
- Even the NGT will not be bound by the rules of evidence as mentioned in the Indian evidence act.
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- National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 (NGT) is an Act of the Parliament of India which enables creation of a special tribunal to handle the expeditious disposal of the cases pertaining to environmental issues
- The NGT has been given the power to regulate the procedure by itself. It does not follow the principles of civil procedure code instead it follows principles of natural justice.
- It will have the same power as of the civil court in deciding the matter falling within these seven legal acts.
- Even the NGT will not be bound by the rules of evidence as mentioned in the Indian evidence act.
- Question 2 of 7
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the National Judicial Appointment Commission, the criterion of selection of the Judges of the higher judiciary include which of the following?
- Commission shall recommend the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court for appointment as Chief Justice of India as per the knowledge of candidate, rather than the age.
- The Commission shall seek nominations from Chief Justice of the concerned High Court for appointments of High Court Judges.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
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The National Judicial Appointments Commission shall recommend the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court for appointment as Chief Justice of India. This is provided he/she is considered fit to hold the office. However, this must be according to the knowledge one possess rather than the age. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The Commission shall seek nominations from Chief Justice of the concerned High Court for appointments of High Court Judges or forward a list of such names to the Chief Justice of the concerned High Courts for his/her views. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
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The National Judicial Appointments Commission shall recommend the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court for appointment as Chief Justice of India. This is provided he/she is considered fit to hold the office. However, this must be according to the knowledge one possess rather than the age. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
The Commission shall seek nominations from Chief Justice of the concerned High Court for appointments of High Court Judges or forward a list of such names to the Chief Justice of the concerned High Courts for his/her views. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
- Question 3 of 7
3. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following is an electronic fund tracking mechanism that compiles, collates and makes available in real-time, information regarding all government schemes:
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The Public Finance Management System (PFMS) scheme has been rolled out by Controller General of Accounts at behest of Union Finance Ministry, Department of Department of Expenditure. It is an electronic fund tracking mechanism compiles, collates and makes available in real-time, information regarding all government schemes.
PFMS aims to develop as one of biggest financial management systems of the world, critical for bringing about transformational accountability and transparency in promoting overall good governance. It aims at providing government real-time information on resource availability and utilisation across schemes.
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The Public Finance Management System (PFMS) scheme has been rolled out by Controller General of Accounts at behest of Union Finance Ministry, Department of Department of Expenditure. It is an electronic fund tracking mechanism compiles, collates and makes available in real-time, information regarding all government schemes.
PFMS aims to develop as one of biggest financial management systems of the world, critical for bringing about transformational accountability and transparency in promoting overall good governance. It aims at providing government real-time information on resource availability and utilisation across schemes.
- Question 4 of 7
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding ‘Armed Forces Tribunal Act’, recently in news:
- Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) established under Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 to provide effective redressal mechanism for personnel of army only.
- The act was passed on the basis of recommendation of 169th Law Commission Report
Which of the following statement(s) are correct?
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) is the military tribunal in India, established under Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 to provide effective redressal mechanism for personnel of three armed forces.
Statement 2 is correct. The act was passed on the basis of recommendation of 169th Law Commission Report and various Supreme Court directives. Thus both statements are true
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Statement 1 is incorrect. Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) is the military tribunal in India, established under Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 to provide effective redressal mechanism for personnel of three armed forces.
Statement 2 is correct. The act was passed on the basis of recommendation of 169th Law Commission Report and various Supreme Court directives. Thus both statements are true
- Question 5 of 7
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), consider the following statements:
1. It is an initiative under aegis of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
2. It aims to conserve terrestrial, marine and avian migratory species throughout their range
Which of the above statement is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is correct. CMS is an international treaty concluded under aegis of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), concerned with conservation of wildlife and habitat on a global scale.
Statement 2 is correct. CMS aims to conserve terrestrial, marine and avian migratory species throughout their range. It was signed in 1979 in Bonn (hence the name),Germany and entered into force in 1983.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct. CMS is an international treaty concluded under aegis of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), concerned with conservation of wildlife and habitat on a global scale.
Statement 2 is correct. CMS aims to conserve terrestrial, marine and avian migratory species throughout their range. It was signed in 1979 in Bonn (hence the name),Germany and entered into force in 1983. - Question 6 of 7
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the “Kala azar”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- Kala azar is caused by bites from female phlebotomine sandflies .
- It attacks the brain
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is correct. Kala azar is caused by bites from female phlebotomine sandflies .Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) as kala-azar is the most severe form of leishmaniasis and, without proper diagnosis and treatment, is associated with high fatality.
Statement 2 incorrect. It attacks the immune system like liver.
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Statement 1 is correct. Kala azar is caused by bites from female phlebotomine sandflies .Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) as kala-azar is the most severe form of leishmaniasis and, without proper diagnosis and treatment, is associated with high fatality.
Statement 2 incorrect. It attacks the immune system like liver.
- Question 7 of 7
7. Question
1 pointsWith reference to the “BT Cotton”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- Bt cotton is a genetically modified organism (GMO) cotton variety, which produce an insecticide to bollworm.
- Bt cotton exhibit genetic resistance or inbuilt resistance which is a permanent type of resistance and not affected by environmental factors.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is correct. Bt cotton is a genetically modified organism (GMO) cotton variety, which produce an insecticide to bollworm.
Statement 2 is correct. Bt cotton exhibit genetic resistance or inbuilt resistance which is a permanent type of resistance and not affected by environmental factors.
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Statement 1 is correct. Bt cotton is a genetically modified organism (GMO) cotton variety, which produce an insecticide to bollworm.
Statement 2 is correct. Bt cotton exhibit genetic resistance or inbuilt resistance which is a permanent type of resistance and not affected by environmental factors.
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