Description : Who was the first UN High Commissioner for Human Rights? A. Mary Robinson B. Jose Ayala Lasso C. Navin Pillay D. Sadruddin Agha Khan
Last Answer : ANSWER: B
Description : 47 Human Rights Who was the first UN High Commissioner for Human Rights? A. Mary Robinson B. Jose Ayala Lasso C. Navin Pillay D. Sadruddin Agha Khan
Description : Where is the office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights located? A. New York B. Vienna C. Geneva D. Berlin
Last Answer : ANSWER: C
Description : When the first High Commissioner was appointed. -SST 10th
Last Answer : High Commissioner for the Human Rights: This post was established in 1993. The first High Commissioner was appointed in 1994. He works under the authority of the Secretary General. His main functions ... He also coordinates the work for all other UNO agencies working in the field of Human Rights.
Description : What functions are to be performed by the High Commissioner Office on Human Rights? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The High Commissioner for Human Rights is primarily responsible for human rights activities under the direction and authority of the United Nations Secretary General. Besides ensuring enjoyment of ... , he has to enhance international co-operation for promotion and protection of human rights.
Last Answer : The name of the newly appointed High Commissioner of Pakistan in Dhaka is Imran Ahmed Siddiqui.
Last Answer : Riva Ganguly Das, the second woman and current High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh.
Description : Kuldip Nayar, a journalist, was appointed as the high commissioner in
Last Answer : UK
Description : The Municipal Commissioner is appointed by - (1) Member of Legislative Assembly (2) Zila Parishad (3) State Government (4) District Magistrate
Last Answer : (3) State Government Explanation: A municipal commissioner is appointed by the state government from the Indian Administrative Service and mostly from Provincial Civil Service to head the ... the Municipal Corporation, implement the decisions of the Corporation and prepare its annual budget.
Description : The chief information/Information commissioner shall be appointed by a) The president on the recommendation of the a committee b) The president of India c) The chief justice of India d) The prime minister of India
Last Answer : a) The president on the recommendation of the a committee
Description : The Chairman and the members of the BOA shall be appointed by the: a. Commissioner of the SEC. b. President of the PICPA. c. President of the Republic of the Philippines. d. Retiring chairman of the Board of Accountancy.
Last Answer : President of the Republic of the Philippines.
Description : Which of the following statements are correct about the Central Information Commission? 1. The Central Information Commission is a statutory body. 2. The Chief Information Commissioner and other Information Commissioners are appointed by the ... 2 and 4 (C) 1, 2 and 3 (D) 2, 3 and 4
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : A Sitting Judge of the High Court or a Sitting District Judge can be appointed as a member of the State Human Rights Commission after consultation with - (1) the Governor (2) the Chief Justice of the ... of the concerned State (3) the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India (4) the President
Last Answer : (2) the Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned State Explanation: A sitting judge of the High Court or a Sitting District Judge can be appointed as a member of the State Human Rights Commission after consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court of the concerned State.
Description : (Visual) In 1971, a king used this artifact as symbol during the celebration of what he called the 2,500th anniversary of the monarchy in his country. He also offered a copy to the UN ... no more than the polite formulae by which rulers begin talking to newly acquired subjects. What artifact?
Last Answer : The Cyrus Cylinder (from Iran).
Description : Every member of the Commission, State Commission and every officer appointed or authorized by the Commission or State Commission to exercise functions under the Protection of Human Rights Act is to be deemed - (1) Public Officer (2) Public Servant (3) Officer of Commission (4) None of the above
Last Answer : (1) Public Officer Explanation: Every member of the Commission, State Commission and every officer appointed or authorized by the Commission or State Commission to exercise functions under the Protection of Human.
Description : When did the UN General Assembly adopt the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on 10th December 1948.
Description : How does the UN keeps a check on violations of Human Rights by member States. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The UN commission on Human Rights and its sub-commission on prevention of discrimination and protection of minorities meet every year and discuss about the complaints. The General Assembly may impose sanctions And economic blockade against the State which is violating the Human Rights.
Description : How has the UN Charter dealt with the problem of Human Rights? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Though a separate Charter is not made on Human Rights in the UN Charter the specific mention to Human Rights have been made at various places. Article 1 of the UN Charter proclaims United ... Rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion.'
Description : With reference to organisation fighting for Human Rights, write short notes on the following UN Human Rights Commission. -SST 10th
Last Answer : UN Human Rights Commission: It was set up by the Economic and Social Council. The Commission held its first full fledged session in January, 1947. It had been given the task of drafting ... 10, 1948. The Commission has many working groups to investigate Human Rights problem in different countries.
Last Answer : Bangladesh's Zia Chowdhury has recently been appointed as the UN Resident Coordinator in Botswana, an African country.
Description : 1. When is World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, recognized by the UN observed? 2. Maximum nutritive element aborbed by blood from which part of alimentary canal? 3. Under whose signature are the ... ? 20. During the reign of which Pallava ruler did the Chinese pilgrim Hieun Tsang visit Kanchi?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. October 27 2. Small intestine 3. President 4. Mediterranean 5. As a Viceroy of Taxila 6. Ground water7. 1896 8. Pakistan 9. Central North America 10. Works of the Gupta Art 11. Royal ... Zaire 15. Samudragupta 16. Kenya 17. 6 18. Hershey and Chase 19. U.S.A. 20. Narasimhavaram I
Description : Who is Paul A. Volcker ? (1) Coauthor of the book Mitrokhin Archives II (2) Under-Secretary General of UN (3) Chairman of the Committee appointed by the UN to investigate the ‘oil-for-food’ programme (4) US Administrator in Iraq
Last Answer : Chairman of the Committee appointed by the UN to investigate the ‘oil-for-food’ programme
Last Answer : China and the Philippines.
Description : Why might the UN and the Universal Declaration of Human rights have been formed as a result of war?
Last Answer : Guy's this is school work and I am so confused
Description : In which organ of the United Nations all member states of UN are represented? A. Economic and Social Council B. General Assembly C. Security Council D. Human Rights Council
Description : Pakistan, recently, lost an important election to a United Nations body. Please identify the name of the UN body. A. Economic and Social Council B. Security Council C. Human Rights Council D. None of these
Description : Which one of the following statements regarding the Human Rights Council is not correct? (1) It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN (2) It is ... : (4) It is made up of 47 UN Member States which are elected by the UN General Assembly.
Last Answer : (1) It is an intergovernmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN Explanation: The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission ... seat is three years, and no member may occupy a seat for more than two consecutive terms.
Description : In which year Human Rights Council replaced the UN Commission on Human Rights (a) 2001 (b) 2006 (c) 1993 (d) 1989
Last Answer : (b) 2006
Description : The UN decade for Human Rights Education is (a) 1995 - 2004 (b) 1985 - 1994 (c) 2001 - 2010 (d) 1983 - 1992
Last Answer : (a) 1995 - 2004
Description : The document adopted by the UN also known as International Bill of Rights for Women' in 1979 is (a) CSW (Commission on the Status of Women) (b) UDHR (Universal Declaration of Human ... Forms of Racial Discrimination) (d) CEDAW (Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women)
Last Answer : (d) CEDAW (Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women)
Description : Which officer of the Government of India has the right to take part in the proceedings of Parliament of India even though he is not a member? (1) Vice President (2) Attorney General of India (3) Comptroller and Auditor General (4) Election Commissioner
Last Answer : (2) Attorney General of India Explanation: Attorney General of India has the right to take part in the proceedings of parliament of India even though he is not a member.
Last Answer : Robert Chatterton Dixon, the 15th and current High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Bangladesh.
Description : What is the purpose of protecting human rights ?
Last Answer : Human welfare is the main purpose of protecting human rights. In addition, individual groups need to protect human rights in order to maintain peace and prosperity at the national and international levels and to assist in the full development of human personality.
Description : Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India.
Description : How are the other Judges of High Court appointed? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The other Judges of the High Court are appointed by the President of India after the consultation with the Chief Justice of High Court and the Governor of the State concerned.
Description : How are the Judges of a High Court appointed? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Chief Justice of High Court is appointed by the President under his own hand and seal while appointing the Chief Justice, the President consults the Chief Justice of Supreme Court and the ... President consults the Chief Justice of concerned High court and the Governor of the concerned state.
Description : Can a person who is not a Member of Parliament be appointed as a minister'? (1) No (2) Yes (3) Yes, provided the Parliament approves of such an appointment. (4) Yes, But he has to become a Member of Parliament within six months of his appointment.
Last Answer : (4) Yes, But he has to become a Member of Parliament within six months of his appointment. Explanation: Generally, Ministers are appointed from the legislature. But, an exception to this rule is carved out by ... can be a Minister only up to a period of 6 months before which he has to get elected.
Description : The Comptroller and Auditor General is appointed by the President. He can be removed - (1) by the President (2) on an address from both Houses of Parliament (3) on the recommendation of the President by the Supreme Court (4) by CJI
Last Answer : (2) on an address from both Houses of Parliament Explanation: The Comptroller and Auditor General can be removed on an address from both Houses of Parliament. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is an authority, established by the' Constitution of India under Chapter V.
Description : Sudarshan Sen has been appointed as the Executive Director of RBI. He replaced A) NS Vishwanathan B) KR Subramaniam C) Sarvesh Rana D) NS Iyer E) None of these
Last Answer : A) NS Vishwanathan Explanation: The Union Government has appointed NS Vishwanathan as deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). His appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the ... Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. In his place, Sudarshan Sen has been appointed.
Description : The following statements relate to the RA 9298. Which statement is true? a. The Professional Regulation Commission has the authority to remove any member of the Board of Accountancy for ... of Accountancy may order the reinstatement of a CPA whose certificate of registration has been revoked.
Last Answer : No person shall be appointed as a member of the Board of Accountancy unless he has been in the practice of accountancy for at least 10 years, among others
Description : A CPA is in public accounting practice when he/she a. Holds, or is appointed to, in an accounting professional group in government or in a government-owned and/or controlled ... advisory services, accounting aspect of finance, business law, taxation, and other technically related subjects
Last Answer : Represents his/her clients before government agencies on tax and other matters related to accounting
Description : Mark correct option relating to payment of certificate is held by or behalf of minor a) To him personally, if he himself applied for the savings certificate, b) For the use of the minor to any person, ... minor, or where neither parent is alive, to any other guardian of the minor d) All the above
Last Answer : d) All the above
Description : In the case of quasi permanent Government Servants who wish to revert to parent department /Office within a period of two years then the government servant will be appointed to the post of ---------- ... him prior to his joining the new department b the present post he occupied c. None of these
Last Answer : a. the post held by him prior to his joining the new department
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about a Judge of the Supreme Court of India? 1. A Judge of the Supreme Court is appointed by the President of India. 2. He holds office during the pleasure of the President. 3. He ... A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1, 3 and 4 (C) 1 and 3 (D) 1 and 4
Last Answer : (D) 1 and 4