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Intergovernmental Org United Nations Human Rights Council
Asked 2 times in CDS over 1 years (2018–2019), peaking in 2018.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 2 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2018
- Recurs across 2 years (2018–2019)
Across exams
CDS · 2How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
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CDS2019
In October 2018, India was elected as a member to the United Nations Human Rights Council for a period of
- A five years
- B four years
- C three years ✓
- D two years
✓ Correct answer: (C)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
CDS2018
Which one of the following statements regarding the Human Rights Council is not correct?
- A It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN. ✓
- B It is responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.
- C It replaced the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights.
- D It is made up of 47 UN Member States which are elected by the UN General Assembly.
✓ Correct answer: (A)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
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