The TWO PRINCIPAL TREATIES giving binding effect to the UDHR were adopted on 16 December 1966:
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A.
1. The ICCPR and ICESCR were adopted by GA Resolution 2200A (XXI) on 16 December 1966.
2. Both entered into force on 23 March 1976 (ICCPR) and 3 January 1976 (ICESCR).
3. Together with UDHR they form the 'International Bill of Human Rights'.
4. ICCPR is implemented by the Human Rights Committee (18 experts) under Article 28 ICCPR.
5. ICESCR is monitored by the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR).
6. India is a Party to both Covenants.
7. Hence option B is correct.
_Source: UDHR 1948 / ICCPR 1966 / ICESCR 1966 / CAT 1984 / CEDAW 1979 / CRC 1989 / PHRA 1993 / Constitution Part III — GA Res 2200A (XXI), 16 December 1966_
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