Important International institutions, agencies, their structure, mandate.
Context
India abstains from voting on Sri Lanka resolution at UNHRC.
Prelims question:
Which of the following statements regarding the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is/are correct?
It has the ability to discuss all thematic human rights issues and situations around the world
Members of the Council serve for a period of three years and are not eligible for immediate re-election.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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B.
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D.
Correct Option: B
Solution:
Statement 2 is incorrect:The members of the General Assembly elect the members who occupy the UNHRC's 47 seats. The term of each seat is three years, and no member may occupy a seat for more than two consecutive terms. Thus, members are eligible for re-election for one additional term, after which they must relinquish their seat.
Mains Question:
India’s relation with Sri lanka is a diplomatic tightrope walk for India Examine.
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