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1. Promoting respect for human rights is a core purpose of the United Nations and defines its identity as an organization for people around the world. Comment.
2. Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, without distinction of any kind, such as race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, or other status. Discuss Article 2 of the UDHR.
3. The European Convention on Human Rights has been effective since 1953. Article 6 assures a fair trial within 'reasonable time,' but signatory countries such as France and Italy have failed to conclude trials in a timely manner. Compare the Indian judicial system with these countries, considering cases where accused persons were found 'not guilty' after spending half their adult lives in jail.
4. Give short answers to the following: Why is October 24 celebrated as UN Day worldwide? What is the role of UNHCR? What is the composition of NHRC (India)? What is the right to asylum?
5. Human rights are inalienable, meaning they cannot be taken away except in specific situations and according to due process of law. Explain.
6. A man imports beef from Sweden or the state of Arunachal Pradesh and eats it in his own house. Is this act prohibited by any law in India, the Constitution of India, or the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? Or is it a protected right? Discuss with reference to case law.
7. Explain the significance of human rights and the differences between human rights and fundamental rights in India.
8. Discuss the role of the National Human Rights Commission in protecting the human rights of Indian citizens.
9. How did the Universal Declaration of Human Rights influence the Constituent Assembly in drafting fundamental rights?
10. Explain the significance of ICCPR and ICESCR.
11. Discuss the role of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.