Indus Water Treaty, World Bank appoints Experts

Current Context: World Bank appoints the chairman of the court of arbitration.

• Michel Lino has been appointed as the neutral expert.
• Sean Murphy has been appointed as the Chairman of the Court of Arbitration.
• The matter is regarding the Kishenganga and Ratle Hydroelectric power plants.
• The reason behind appointing them is the differences and disagreements between India and Pakistan over the 1960 Indus Water Treaty.
• Both individuals will carry out their duties in their individual capacities independently of any other appointments.

Question:

Q.1 Who is appointed as the neutral expert by the World Bank on the Indus Water Treaty issue?
a. Michel Lino
b. Alexander Cavasti
c. Ben Shapiro
d. Sean Murphy