Question

When was the Human Rights Council established?

• A. 2004
• B. 2005
• C. 2006
• D. 2008

Hint:

Don’t confuse India’s Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (NHRC) with the UN Human Rights Council, 2006.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Creation moment. UNGA Resolution 60/251 (March 2006) established the {Human Rights Council (HRC)} to replace the former Commission on Human Rights.

Step 2: Institutional role. The HRC conducts the {Universal Periodic Review (UPR)} of all UN member states and addresses thematic/country-specific human rights issues.

Step 3: Conclude. \[ \boxed{\text{2006 (Option C).}} \]