Today in History (September 17^th, 1950)

Narendra Modi, the current Prime Minister of India. Narendra Modi is a famous leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party and former Chief Minister of Gujarat. Narendra Modi became the Chief Minister of Gujarat after the resignation of Keshubhai Patel. Narendra Modi is the longest-serving Chief Minister of Gujarat. Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat continuously from October 7, 2001 to May 21, 2014. He was born on 17 September 1950 in Vadnagar, Mehsana District, Gujarat.

Let’s Revise

A) Which of the following regarding National Commission for Protection of Child Rights is correct?

1. It was established in the year 2005.
2. It is under the administrative control of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
3. It a statutory body under Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005.
4. All the member of this commission shall be women.

Answer: C)
Explanation: The National Commission for protection of Child Rights is a statutory body under the Commission for Protection of Child Right Act 2005. It was established in the year 2007. It is a six-membered body of which at least two shall be women. It works under the administrative control of Ministry of Women and Child Development.
B) Where is the headquarters of NCPCR?

1. Mumbai
2. Kolkata
3. Delhi
4. Lucknow

Answer: C)
Explanation: The head office of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights is in Delhi.
C) Under which Act was the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) constituted?

1. Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
2. Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
3. Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005
4. Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009

Answer: C)
Explanation: The NCPCR was constituted under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005.
D) What is the primary mandate of the NCPCR?

1. To promote adult education
2. To protect and promote child rights
3. To monitor environmental laws
4. To oversee corporate social responsibility

Answer: B)
Explanation: The NCPCR is mandated to function for the protection and promotion of child rights.
E) Which Act is NOT monitored by the NCPCR?

1. Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
2. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
3. Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009
4. Environmental Protection Act, 1986

Answer: D)
Explanation: The NCPCR monitors the POCSO Act, Juvenile Justice Act, and RTE Act, but not the Environmental Protection Act.
F) When did India accede to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)?

1. 1990
2. 1992
3. 1995
4. 2000

Answer: B)
Explanation: India acceded to the CRC in 1992.
G) What is the term length for the Chairperson of the NCPCR?

1. 2 years
2. 3 years or till the age of 65 years
3. 4 years
4. 5 years

Answer: B)
Explanation: The Chairperson serves for 3 years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
H) How many members should the NCPCR have, excluding the Chairperson?

1. 4
2. 5
3. 6
4. 7

Answer: C)
Explanation: The NCPCR should have 6 members, excluding the Chairperson.
I) What is the minimum number of women required among the members of the NCPCR?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Answer: B)
Explanation: At least two of the members should be women.
J) Who appoints the Chairperson and Members of the NCPCR?

1. State Government
2. Central Government
3. Supreme Court
4. President of India

Answer: B)
Explanation: The Chairperson and Members are appointed by the Central Government.
K) Who heads the committee that recommends the appointment of the Chairperson of the NCPCR?

1. Prime Minister
2. Minister of Education
3. Chief Justice of India
4. President of India

Answer: B)
Explanation: The committee is chaired by the Minister of Education.
L) What is the term length for the members of the NCPCR?

1. 2 years
2. 3 years or till the age of 60 years
3. 4 years
4. 5 years

Answer: B)
Explanation: Members serve for 3 years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier.
M) Which field is NOT mentioned as a required area of eminence for NCPCR members?

1. Education
2. Child health, care, welfare or child development
3. Environmental science
4. Laws relating to children

Answer: C)
Explanation: Environmental science is not listed as a required area of eminence for NCPCR members.
N) What action can the Central Government take if the Chairperson or any other Member is adjudged insolvent?

1. Promote them
2. Remove them from office
3. Extend their term
4. Transfer them to another department

Answer: B)
Explanation: The Central Government may remove the Chairperson or any other Member if they are adjudged insolvent.
O) Which international treaty obligates India to protect children’s rights?

1. Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
2. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
3. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
4. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

Answer: A)
Explanation: The CRC is the international treaty that obligates India to protect children’s rights.
P) What is the maximum number of terms the Chairperson of the NCPCR can serve?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Answer: B)
Explanation: The Chairperson can serve a maximum of 2 terms.
Q) Which Act ensures the right to free and compulsory education for children in India?

1. Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
2. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
3. Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009
4. Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005

Answer: C
Explanation: The RTE Act, 2009 ensures the right to free and compulsory education for children in India.

Summary of Today’s News

International Day of Democracy

Karnataka recently celebrated the ‘International Day of Democracy’ by creating a 2,500-km-long human chain to symbolize equality, unity, fraternity, and participative governance.
Key Points about International Day of Democracy:
• Date: Celebrated every year on September 15.
• Established by: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2007 to highlight the importance of democracy worldwide.
• Purpose: Reminds us that democracy is an ongoing effort, not a fixed state.
• Call to Action: Encourages active participation from international organizations, countries, civil society, and individuals to support democracy.
History:
• UNGA Resolution: On November 8, 2007, the UNGA passed a resolution to support efforts to promote and strengthen new or restored democracies.
• Significance of September 15: Chosen to mark the anniversary of the Inter-Parliamentary Union’s Universal Declaration on Democracy, adopted on September 15, 1997.
• Declaration: States that democracy is a system where people freely choose their political, economic, social, and cultural systems through free and fair elections.
• First Celebration: The first International Day of Democracy was celebrated in 2008.
• 2024 Theme: “Artificial Intelligence as a Tool for Good Governance.”
Key points about the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU):
• What is IPU: An international organization of Parliaments.
• Founded: In 1889 in Paris to promote representative democracy and world peace.
• The IPU helps parliaments and parliamentarians work together to promote peace, democracy, and sustainable development worldwide.
• It was the first international political organization, fostering cooperation and dialogue among nations.
• Slogan: “For democracy. For everyone.”
• Today, the IPU includes 179 member parliaments and 13 associate members.