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Which of the following are the functions of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?

1. Inquiry at its own initiative on the violation of human rights

2. Inquiry on a petition presented to it by a victim

3. Visit to jails to study the condition of the inmates

4. Undertaking and promoting research in the field of human rights

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 and 2 only B) 2, 3 and 4 only
C) 1, 3 and 4 only D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

The Commission performs the following functions, namely:Inquire, Suo motu or on apetition presented to it by a victim or any person on his behalf, into complaint of

a) violation of human rights –this is extremely obvious

b) negligence in the prevention of such violation, by a public servant.

c) intervene in any proceeding involving any allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court with the approval of such court.

d) visit, under intimation to the State Government, any jail or any other institution under the control of the State Government, where persons are detained or lodged for purposes of treatment, reformation or protection to study the living conditions of the inmates and make recommendations.

e) review the safeguards provided by or under the Constitution or any law for the time being in force for the protection of human rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation.

f) review the factors, including acts of terrorism that inhibit the enjoyment of human rights and recommend appropriate remedial measures.

g) study treaties and other international instruments on human rights and make recommendations for their effective implementation.

h) undertake and promote research in the field of human rights.

i) spread human rights literacy among various sections of society and promote awareness of the safeguards available for the protection of these rights through publications, the media, seminars and other available means.

j) encourage the efforts of non-governmental organisations and institutions working in the field of human rights.

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Which functions are included in IT Operations Management?

A) IT Operations Control and Facilities Management B) Network Management and Application Management
C) Facilities Management and Release Management D) Technical Management and Change Management
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) IT Operations Control and Facilities Management

Explanation:

IT Operations Control and Facilities Management are included in IT Operations Management. Those operations include ::

1. Technical Management
2. IT Operations Control
3. Application Management
4. Facilities Management
5. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
6. IT Operations Management
7. Service Desk
8. Operations Log

and more.

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______________ is made up of smoke and fog.

 

A) Cloud B) Smog
C) Frost D) Haze
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Smog

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Trans-Himalaya rivers are: _____________.

 

A) Sutlej, Indus, Gang B) Brahmaputra, Indus, Sutlej
C) Brahmaputra, Indus, Ganga D) Brahmaputra, Sutlej, Ganga
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Brahmaputra, Indus, Ganga

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Brent Index is associated with which of the followings?

 

A) crude oil prices   B) copper future prices  
C) gold future prices D) shipping rate index
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) crude oil prices  

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Q:

'Bagh', a village in Gwalior is famous for

A) Sculptures B) Architecture
C) Cave Painting D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Cave Painting

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The value of acceleration due to gravity (g) ____.

 

A) is greater at the poles than at the equator B) is lesser at the poles than at the equator
C) is greater at the North pole than at the South pole D) is greater at the South pole than at the North pole
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) is greater at the poles than at the equator

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By virtue of which Act, Diarchy was introduced in India

A) Indian Council Act, 1909 B) Government of India Act, 1919
C) Government of India Act, 1935 D) indian Independence Act, 1947
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Government of India Act, 1919

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