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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- The Bar Council of India (BCI) is a statutory body established under the Advocates Act, 1961.
- BCI regulates legal practice and legal education in India.
- According to the Advocates Act 1961, advocates enrolled with the Bar Council alone are entitled to practise law in India.
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · The Bar Council of India is a statutory body created by Parliament under the Advocates Act, 1961 to regulate and represent the Indian bar. · It performs the regulatory function by prescribing standards of professional conduct and etiquette and by exercising disciplinary jurisdiction over the bar. · It also sets standards for legal education and grants recognition to universities whose degree in law will serve as qualification for enrolment as an advocate.
· Recently, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has notified Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India, 2022, allowing foreign lawyers and law firms to practice in India. · However, it did not allow them to appear before courts, tribunals or other statutory or regulatory authorities.
· The notification allows foreign lawyers and law firms to register with BCI to practice in India if they are entitled to practice law in their home countries. However, they cannot practice Indian law.
· According to the Advocates Act 1961, advocates enrolled with the Bar Council alone are entitled to practise law in India. All others, such as a litigant, can appear only with the permission of the court, authority or person before whom the proceedings are pending.
Context: Recently, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has notified Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India, 2022, allowing foreign lawyers and law firms to practice in India.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct · The Bar Council of India is a statutory body created by Parliament under the Advocates Act, 1961 to regulate and represent the Indian bar. · It performs the regulatory function by prescribing standards of professional conduct and etiquette and by exercising disciplinary jurisdiction over the bar. · It also sets standards for legal education and grants recognition to universities whose degree in law will serve as qualification for enrolment as an advocate.
· Recently, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has notified Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India, 2022, allowing foreign lawyers and law firms to practice in India. · However, it did not allow them to appear before courts, tribunals or other statutory or regulatory authorities.
· The notification allows foreign lawyers and law firms to register with BCI to practice in India if they are entitled to practice law in their home countries. However, they cannot practice Indian law.
· According to the Advocates Act 1961, advocates enrolled with the Bar Council alone are entitled to practise law in India. All others, such as a litigant, can appear only with the permission of the court, authority or person before whom the proceedings are pending.
Context: Recently, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has notified Rules for Registration and Regulation of Foreign Lawyers and Foreign Law Firms in India, 2022, allowing foreign lawyers and law firms to practice in India.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about River Pennaiyar
- The river flows through Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu states.
- This is the 2nd longest river in Tamil Nadu after Cauvery.
- Sathanur Dam is the largest dam on this river near Tiruvannamalai.
Choose the incorrect statements:
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · It is a non-perennial river. · The river originates in the Nandi Hills in the Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka and flows through Tamil Nadu to enter the Bay of Bengal at Cuddalore.
· This is the 2nd longest river in Tamil Nadu after Kaveri. · Major tributaries – the Chinnar, Markanda, Vaniar, and Pamban.
· The river is extensively dammed for irrigation, especially in Tamil Nadu. · There are also reservoirs at Krishnagiri and Sathanur.
· Sathanur Dam is the largest dam on this river near Tiruvannamalai.
Context: The time limit fixed by the Supreme Court for the constitution of an inter-State river water disputes tribunal for Pennaiyar River expired recently.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct · It is a non-perennial river. · The river originates in the Nandi Hills in the Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka and flows through Tamil Nadu to enter the Bay of Bengal at Cuddalore.
· This is the 2nd longest river in Tamil Nadu after Kaveri. · Major tributaries – the Chinnar, Markanda, Vaniar, and Pamban.
· The river is extensively dammed for irrigation, especially in Tamil Nadu. · There are also reservoirs at Krishnagiri and Sathanur.
· Sathanur Dam is the largest dam on this river near Tiruvannamalai.
Context: The time limit fixed by the Supreme Court for the constitution of an inter-State river water disputes tribunal for Pennaiyar River expired recently.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about International Criminal Court (ICC)
- ICC is an intergovernmental organization and international tribunal.
- It is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
- It has the jurisdiction to prosecute international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.
- India is a signatory to the Rome Statute which establishes the ICC.
Choose the correct statements:
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Option d Correct · ICC is an intergovernmental organization and international tribunal. · It is the world’s first permanent international criminal court.
· Headquarter – The Hague, Netherlands.
· It has the jurisdiction to prosecute individuals for the international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity (CAH), crime of aggression and war crimes.
· States which become party to the Rome Statute becomes member of ICC.
· India is not a signatory to the Rome Statute.
Context: Recently, International Criminal Court (ICC) issues arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin (Russian President) over Ukraine ‘war crimes’.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
Option d Correct · ICC is an intergovernmental organization and international tribunal. · It is the world’s first permanent international criminal court.
· Headquarter – The Hague, Netherlands.
· It has the jurisdiction to prosecute individuals for the international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity (CAH), crime of aggression and war crimes.
· States which become party to the Rome Statute becomes member of ICC.
· India is not a signatory to the Rome Statute.
Context: Recently, International Criminal Court (ICC) issues arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin (Russian President) over Ukraine ‘war crimes’.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements about Mission Sahbhagita
- The Ministry of Rural Development and NITI Aayog launched Mission Sahbhagita, on the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
- The initiative aims to enable rural SHG women to earn at least Rs.1 lakh per annum.
Choose the incorrect statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statements Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect · The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has launched Mission Sahbhagita, on the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. · It enables a society ownership approach for participatory conservation and wise use of Wetlands. Context: Central assistance given for conservation of 165 wetlands, including 42 Ramsar sites across the country.
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Solution (c)
Statements Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Incorrect · The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has launched Mission Sahbhagita, on the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. · It enables a society ownership approach for participatory conservation and wise use of Wetlands. Context: Central assistance given for conservation of 165 wetlands, including 42 Ramsar sites across the country.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which of the following Country host the Exercise Sea Dragon 23, which was recently seen in news?
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct Exercise Sea Dragon 23 · It is a biennial, multi-national naval exercise focused on Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) training, tactics, and procedures.
· The exercise has been held since 2015.
· Host – US Navy.
· The exercise involves the participation of naval forces from multiple countries in the Indo-Pacific region, including India, Japan, Canada, and the Republic of Korea.
· The aim of the exercise is to enhance the collective ASW capabilities of the participating navies, while also promoting mutual trust and cooperation between friendly nations.
Context: A P8I aircraft of the Indian Navy arrived at Guam, USA to participate in ‘Exercise Sea Dragon 23’, conducted by the US Navy recently.
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Solution (a)
Option a Correct Exercise Sea Dragon 23 · It is a biennial, multi-national naval exercise focused on Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) training, tactics, and procedures.
· The exercise has been held since 2015.
· Host – US Navy.
· The exercise involves the participation of naval forces from multiple countries in the Indo-Pacific region, including India, Japan, Canada, and the Republic of Korea.
· The aim of the exercise is to enhance the collective ASW capabilities of the participating navies, while also promoting mutual trust and cooperation between friendly nations.
Context: A P8I aircraft of the Indian Navy arrived at Guam, USA to participate in ‘Exercise Sea Dragon 23’, conducted by the US Navy recently.
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