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Current Affairs UPPSC 1995 GS-I
Question

An international Human Rights Institute was launched by International Bar Association on December 6, 1995. Who is the Honorary President of the Institute?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Nelson Mandela

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Nelson Mandela”.
Nelson Mandela was the Honorary President of the International Human Rights Institute launched by the International Bar Association. His legacy in the fight for human rights made him a natural choice for this role.

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