Question: which of the following statements are correct:
a) Indian army has recently created a new human right cell.
b) Major General Gautam Chauhan has taken charge of it as its first additional director-general, human rights.
c) It will be the nodal point to examine reports on human rights violations by the army.
i) a,b
ii) a,b,c
iii) b,c
iv) none of the above
Answer: ii
Facts
- The Indian Army has appointed a major general-rank officer to head its newly created human rights cell.
- Major General Gautam Chauhan has taken charge of this human right cell as its first additional director-general, human rights.
- He will work under the army’s Vice-Chief Lieutenant General S.K. Saini.
- The cell will look into human rights issues and ensure that the army complies with human rights conventions. It will be the nodal point to examine reports on human rights violations by the army.
- It will also have an IPS officer of SSP/SP rank on deputation who will assist in investigations and legalities and will also facilitate coordination with other organisations and the Union home ministry, if required.
By – Kameshwar Shukla
Reference : https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/indian-army-appoints-a-officer-to-head-human-rights-cell/cid/1802336