In October 2018, India was elected as a member to the United Nations H

In October 2018, India was elected as a member to the United Nations Human Rights Council for a period of

[amp_mcq option1=”five years” option2=”four years” option3=”three years” option4=”two years” correct=”option3″]

This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-1 – 2019
The correct answer is C.
Members of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) are elected for staggered terms of three years and may be re-elected for one additional consecutive term. In October 2018, India was elected to the UNHRC for a term beginning on January 1, 2019, for a period of three years (2019-2021).
The UNHRC is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the world. It consists of 47 member states elected by the UN General Assembly.
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