Human | MCQs

Explanation

Humanism, focusing on human potential and achievements, flourished during the Renaissance.

The invention and spread of the printing press in this period helped disseminate new ideas widely.

Explanation

The Rohingya are an ethnic minority group from Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), who have faced persecution and violence in their homeland.

Many Rohingya have fled to neighboring countries, including Bangladesh, where they have sought refuge in camps such as Cox's Bazar.

The Rohingya refugee crisis is a humanitarian crisis that has garnered international attention and concern.

Explanation

• UNRWA become established in 1949 through the UN general assembly (UNGA) to provide comfort to all refugees as a result of the 1948 battle.
• It additionally supplied comfort to Jewish and Arab Palestine refugees within the state of Israel following the 1948 warfare until the Israeli authorities took over obligation for them in 1952.
  

Explanation

انسانی حقوق کا دن ہر سال 10 دسمبر کو منایا جاتا ہے

انسانی حقوق اقوام متحدہ کی جنرل اسمبلی نے 1948 میں منظور کیے

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Explanation

In 2022, ICJ held hearings on Ukraine’s case against Russia under the Genocide Convention.

Ukraine accused Russia of falsely claiming genocide to justify its invasion.

Explanation

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) reported in that over 100,000 people worldwide are missing due to conflicts, disasters, and migration.

This crisis affects families and communities globally.

Explanation

Before the Optional Protocol was added to the Child Rights Act in 2002,

The legal age for recruiting children into the armed forces was 15 years old.

The Optional Protocol raised the age to 18 years old

The Optional Protocol was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on May 25, 2000,

And entered into force on February 12, 2002. 

Explanation

• UNHCR: United Nations High Commission for Refugees

• UNHCR founded: 1950

• UNHCR headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
• UNHCR won Nobel Peace Prize: 1954

Explanation

The UN Human Rights Council (HRC) is the foremost international body responsible for promoting and protecting human rights globally.

It is the focal point for human rights issues within the United Nations system.

The HRC:

• Promotes universal human rights
• Addresses human rights violations
• Provides a forum for dialogue and cooperation
• Strengthens human rights mechanisms

Explanation

HRC stands for: Human Rights Commission

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world

Formation: 15 March 2006

The Council has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis.

The headquarters of the Council are at the United Nations Office Geneva in Switzerland.

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