Which of the following statements is/are correct about the UN Human Rights Council ?
- It was established in the year 2006.
- The Council is made up of 47 Member States.
- The United States of America was elected to the UN Human Rights Council in the year 2006.
- Members of the Council serve for a period of five years.
1 and 2 only
2 only
3 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2018
1. It was established in the year 2006. – Correct. The UN Human Rights Council was established by the UN General Assembly on 15 March 2006 to replace the UN Commission on Human Rights.
2. The Council is made up of 47 Member States. – Correct. The Council is composed of 47 Member States which are elected by the majority of members of the General Assembly through direct and secret ballot.
3. The United States of America was elected to the UN Human Rights Council in the year 2006. – Incorrect. The U.S. boycotted the Council during its initial years under the George W. Bush administration and did not join until 2009 under the Obama administration.
4. Members of the Council serve for a period of five years. – Incorrect. Members of the Council serve for a period of three years and are not eligible for immediate re-election after two consecutive terms.
Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.