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2017 World Human Rights Day (WHRD)
The World Human Rights Day (WHRD) is observed every year on December 10 to commemorate the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted and...Mohamad Al Jounde honoured with International Children’s Peace Prize 2017
Mohamad Al Jounde (16) from Syria has been honoured with the International Children’s Peace Prize 2017 for his efforts to ensure the rights of Syrian refugee children. Al...
Life term for government officials indulging in torture: Law Commission
The Law Commission in latest report has recommended government to ratify Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and also recommended life in...The constitution bench of Supreme Court declared right to privacy as Fundamental right under constitution
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has declared right to privacy a fundamental right under the constitution on August 24, 2017. A nine-judge constitution bench headed by...
Rule of Law [UGC NTA NET Political Science Notes]
The Rule of Law means that every individual, including lawmakers and judges, is subject to the law. It ensures that laws govern the actions of both citizens and...
India’s Foreign Policy – Continuity and Change in India’s Foreign Policy
India’s foreign policy has undergone changes since independence in 1947. However, certain principles have remained constant, shaping its international relations. Principles of India’s Foreign Policy India’s foreign policy...
UGC-NTA NET Political Science – Political Theory Concepts on Rights
Rights are fundamental entitlements or permissions granted to individuals or groups. They play important role in political theory and are essential for the functioning of a just society....Migrants and Refugees – Contemporary Challenges in India’s Foreign Policy
Migrants are individuals who relocate from one place to another, often in search of better economic opportunities, education, or for family reunification. Refugees, on the other hand, flee...
2 Yazidi women Nadia Murad Basee and Lamiya Aji Bashar win 2016 Sakharov Human Right Prize
Two Yazidi women Nadia Murad Basee and Lamiya Aji Bashar have been selected for European Union’s prestigious Sakharov Prize for Human Rights for year 2016. Both of them...
Indian Political Thought – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was a very important figure in Indian history, renowned for his contributions to social reform, political theory, and economic thought. His legacy as a champion...UGC-NTA NET Political Science – Aims and Objectives of the United Nations
The United Nations (UN) is a global organisation founded in 1945. It aims to encourage international peace, security, and development. The UN addresses pressing global challenges through collaboration...
