CURRENT AFFAIRS

2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Commonwealth of Nations has launched _________ to stamp out domestic violence
A
Peace in the home
B
Peace in the world
C
Peace in the city
D
Peace in the country
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -(1) This Act may be called the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. (2) It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir. (3) It shall come into force on such date 1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.

Detailed explanation-2: -Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code introduced in 1983 is often invoked in such cases. The section deals with cruelty by husband or a relative of husband and the punishment can extend upto 3 years and fine.

Detailed explanation-3: -Domestic violence It encompasses all physical, sexual, emotional, economic and psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This is one of the most common forms of violence experienced by women globally. Domestic violence can include the following.

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