CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Amit Shah, on July 8, 2019. The Bill amends the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Act provides for two persons having knowledge of human rights to be appointed as members of the NHRC. Under the Act, chairpersons of various commissions such as the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, and National Commission for Women are members of the NHRC.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 was enacted to provide for the constitution of: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) and. Human Rights Courts for the protection of human rights.

Detailed explanation-4: -India Code: Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. Long Title: An Act to provide for the constitution of a National Human Rights Commission, State Human Rights Commissions in States and Human Rights Courts for better protection of human rights and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Section 1.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Commission consists of a Chairperson, five full-time Members and seven deemed Members.