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National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) & Statutory Safeguards GK Questions & Answers
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is a statutory body established on October 12, 1993, under the provisions of the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993. Formulated in conformity with the Paris Principles adopted at the first International Workshop on National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights (1991), the NHRC serves to protect rights relating to life, liberty, equality, and dignity guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in international covenants. Under the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019, the Chairperson can be a former Chief Justice of India or a former Judge of the Supreme Court.
The Commission's members are appointed by the President based on recommendations from a high-level selection committee comprising the Prime Minister, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister, Leaders of the Opposition in both Houses, and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Under Section 12 of the Act, the NHRC investigates human rights abuses, intervenes in court proceedings involving rights violations, inspects custodial institutions, and reviews constitutional safeguards. While possessing the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, its recommendations remain advisory.
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Established on October 12, 1993, as a statutory body under the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993.
Constituted in alignment with the Paris Principles (1991) for national human rights institutions.
Appointments are made by the President based on recommendations of a 6-member bipartisan parliamentary selection committee.
Under the 2019 Amendment, a former Chief Justice of India or former Supreme Court Judge can serve as NHRC Chairperson.
Holds powers of a civil court under CPC 1908 to summon witnesses and requisition public records, with advisory recommendations.
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easyHealth Human Rights Days
Human Rights Day is observed across the world annually on which date to mark the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948?
Verified Explanation
On 10 December 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Paris, establishing fundamental freedoms for all human beings.
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easyHealth Human Rights Days
Human Rights Day is observed globally on December 10 to commemorate the adoption of which landmark document in 1948?
Verified Explanation
The UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) on December 10, 1948, celebrated as Human Rights Day.
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easyHealth Human Rights Days
On which date is "Human Rights Day" celebrated worldwide, marking the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the UN General Assembly in 1948?
Verified Explanation
The UDHR was proclaimed in Paris on 10 December 1948 as a common standard of fundamental human rights to be universally protected for all peoples.
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easyHealth Human Rights Days
On which date is Human Rights Day celebrated worldwide to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the UNGA in 1948?
Verified Explanation
Human Rights Day is observed on December 10, the anniversary of the 1948 adoption of the historic Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Paris.
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easyHealth Human Rights Days
Human Rights Day is observed by the international community on which date to mark the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948?
Verified Explanation
10 December commemorates the date in 1948 when the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Paris.
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easyHealth Human Rights Days
Human Rights Day is observed worldwide on December 10 to mark the adoption of which landmark document by the UN General Assembly in 1948?
Verified Explanation
The UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in Paris on December 10, 1948, establishing fundamental human rights.
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easyHealth Human Rights Days
Human Rights Day is celebrated around the world on December 10 to commemorate the adoption of which landmark document in 1948?
Verified Explanation
The UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in Paris on 10 December 1948.
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easyHealth Human Rights Days
Human Rights Day is observed across the globe on which date every year to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948?
Verified Explanation
Human Rights Day is observed on 10 December, commemorating the day the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Paris in 1948.
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hardHealth Human Rights Days
The International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed annually on June 26 to mark the date in 1987 when which international human rights treaty entered into force?
Verified Explanation
The UN Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment entered into force on June 26, 1987 (UNGA resolution 52/149).
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hardNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was established as a statutory body on 12 October 1993 under which legislative enactment?
Verified Explanation
NHRC was constituted under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (TPHRA), which was enacted to protect and promote human rights in conformity with the Paris Principles.
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hardNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Under the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019, what is the revised tenure for the Chairperson and members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?
Verified Explanation
The 2019 amendment to the Protection of Human Rights Act reduced the tenure of the Chairperson and members of the NHRC and SHRCs from 5 years to 3 years (or age 70, whichever is earlier) and made them eligible for reappointment.
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easyNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Which statutory commission was established in 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act to promote and protect human rights across India?
Verified Explanation
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is a statutory body constituted on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
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mediumNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Under Section 36(2) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, what is the limitation period beyond which the NHRC cannot inquire into a human rights violation matter?
Verified Explanation
Section 36(2) of the Protection of Human Rights Act explicitly bars the NHRC or State Commission from inquiring into any matter after the expiry of one year from the date on which the act is alleged to have occurred.
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hardNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Under Section 21 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, what is the subject-matter limitation on the investigatory jurisdiction of a State Human Rights Commission (SHRC)?
Verified Explanation
Under Section 21(5) of the PHRA 1993, a State Human Rights Commission may inquire into violation of human rights only in respect of matters relatable to entries in the State List and Concurrent List.
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easyNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
In which year was the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) established in India under the Protection of Human Rights Act?
Verified Explanation
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India was constituted on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Ordinance, which was enacted into the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
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mediumNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Under the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019, what is the revised statutory tenure of office for the Chairperson and Members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?
Verified Explanation
The Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019 reduced the term of office of the NHRC Chairperson and members from 5 years to 3 years (or until attaining 70 years of age) and made them eligible for reappointment.
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easyNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Who served as the first Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) upon its constitution in October 1993?
Verified Explanation
Justice Ranganath Misra, former Chief Justice of India, was appointed as the first Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission on 12 October 1993.
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easyNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Under which statutory enactment was the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) established as an independent statutory body on 12 October 1993?
Verified Explanation
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was established on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993, in conformity with the Paris Principles.
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easyNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Under which statutory enactment was the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India established on October 12, 1993?
Verified Explanation
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was constituted on October 12, 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA).
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mediumNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Following the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019, what is the revised tenure and age limit for the Chairperson and Members of the NHRC?
Verified Explanation
The PHRA (Amendment) Act, 2019 reduced the tenure of the Chairperson and Members of the NHRC and State Human Rights Commissions from 5 years to 3 years or until attaining 70 years of age, and made them eligible for re-appointment.
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hardNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Under Section 36(2) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, what is the limitation period beyond which the NHRC or a State HRC shall NOT inquire into any violation of human rights?
Verified Explanation
Section 36(2) of PHRA explicitly bars the Commission or State Commission from inquiring into any matter after the expiry of one year from the date on which the act constituting violation of human rights is alleged to have occurred.
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easyNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Under which statutory legislation was the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India constituted in 1993?
Verified Explanation
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was established on October 12, 1993 under the statutory framework of the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993.
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mediumNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Following the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019, what is the revised tenure of the Chairperson and members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?
Verified Explanation
The Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019 reduced the term of office of the NHRC Chairperson and members from 5 years to 3 years (or until age 70, whichever is earlier) and made them eligible for reappointment.
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easyAwards Honours Recent
The Nobel Peace Prize 2023 was awarded to which imprisoned Iranian human rights activist 'for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran'?
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Narges Mohammadi, Vice President of the Defenders of Human Rights Center in Iran, was honoured for her courageous activism promoting human rights and freedom for all.
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easyAwards Honours Recent
Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023 'for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all'?
Verified Explanation
Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi received the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize while imprisoned in Tehran's Evin Prison for her human rights leadership.