The UN General Assembly approved Barham Salih as head of UNHCR, the first from the Middle East since the 1970s. Founded in 1950 under the 1951 Refugee Convention, UNHCR protects refugees, IDPs, and stateless people. Led by Filippo Grandi until mid-2025, it upholds non-refoulement amid record displacement.
Click to View MoreThe Model Code of Conduct is a consensus-based guideline enforced by the Election Commission to ensure fair elections. Originating in Kerala, it regulates parties, prevents misuse of state power, and maintains neutrality. Its voluntary nature and digital-era challenges highlight the need for stronger legal backing and reforms.
Click to View MoreThe SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act protects Scheduled Castes/Tribes from violence. A Madras High Court ruling now mandates immediate FIRs, denying preliminary inquiries and anticipatory bail. The Act, which sets strict penalties and aids victims, faces challenges like under-reporting, investigation delays, and low conviction rates.
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