Question

When was the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) established?

• A. October 12, 1993
• B. December 11, 1998
• C. October 12, 2006
• D. December 23, 2024

Answer 1

Answer:

A. October 12, 1993

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and UDHR

• The NHRC was established on October 12, 1993, under the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993, amended in 2006 and 2019

• It serves as India’s watchdog for rights related to life, liberty, equality, and dignity, as guaranteed by the Indian Constitution and international covenants like the UDHR.