IAS 2018 : Prelims Special Current Affairs – Volume 3
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Published: 13th Mar, 2018
IAS Prelims Special Current Affairs Volume 3 for GS
Prelims Special Current Affairs
A five-member team of National Human Rights Commission
reached Koraput district of Odisha to probe the alleged gang rape
and suicide of a minor girl near Kunduli.
Hereby, discussing the composition role and powers of NHRC.
Polity & Governance
Underlined Concepts
1. About NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
was established on October 12, 1993.
2. Composition
The NHRC consists of:
a. A Chairperson.
b. One Member who is, or has been, a Judge of
the Supreme Court of India.
c. One Member who is, or has been, the Chief
Justice of a High Court.
d. Two Members to be appointed from among
persons having knowledge of, or practical
experience in, matters relating to human
rights.