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Human Rights Day – UDHR History, Articles, Facts and MCQs

The 10 December observance, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Eleanor Roosevelt and exam MCQs.

Fact-checked: 19 July 2026

10 DecemberDate
1948UDHR adopted
217 A (III)Resolution
30UDHR articles
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Introduction and Background

Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December. The date commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 through resolution 217 A (III).

The UDHR contains 30 articles covering civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. It is a declaration rather than a treaty, but it has profoundly influenced constitutions, laws and international human-rights agreements. Eleanor Roosevelt chaired the UN Commission on Human Rights during the drafting process.

For examinations, remember the date, adoption year, resolution, number of articles, Eleanor Roosevelt and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. The UDHR should be linked with the two 1966 International Covenants, which together with the Declaration form the core of the International Bill of Human Rights.

Exam strategy: First learn the date and central personality or institution. Next connect the day with one constitutional article, treaty, organisation, headquarters, discovery or historical event. Finally, revise the “Do Not Confuse” box because examinations often place two similar observances in the same question. This method converts a simple date into a complete static-GK unit for APPSC, TSPSC, UPSC, SSC, Railway, Banking and Police examinations.

2026 Current-Affairs Update

Human Rights Day themes are announced closer to the annual observance. Because 10 December 2026 was still in the future when this package was prepared on 19 July 2026, no unverified 2026 theme has been inserted.

Easy Memory Trick

Trick: “10 December 1948 – 30 articles of universal rights.”

Important Facts Table

PointExam Fact
Date10 December
UDHR adopted10 December 1948
Place of adoptionParis
UN resolution217 A (III)
Number of articles30
Drafting leadershipEleanor Roosevelt
UN human-rights officeOHCHR
Major covenants adopted1966

Related Static GK

Universal Declaration of Human Rights International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution

  • Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  • International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
  • International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
  • Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution

Do Not Confuse

Human Rights Day is 10 December and marks adoption of the UDHR. Constitution Day in India is 26 November and relates to the Indian Constitution.

Quick Revision Points

  • Date: 10 December
  • UDHR adopted: 10 December 1948
  • Place of adoption: Paris
  • UN resolution: 217 A (III)
  • Number of articles: 30
  • Drafting leadership: Eleanor Roosevelt
  • UN human-rights office: OHCHR
  • Major covenants adopted: 1966

Human Rights Day – 10 MCQs

1. Human Rights Day is observed on:
Answer: D) 10 December
It marks the UDHR’s adoption.
2. The UDHR was adopted in:
Answer: D) 1948
The General Assembly adopted it on 10 December 1948.
3. Where was the UDHR adopted?
Answer: D) Paris
The General Assembly was meeting in Paris.
4. What is the resolution number?
Answer: B) 217 A (III)
This resolution proclaimed the UDHR.
5. How many articles are in the UDHR?
Answer: A) 30
The Declaration contains 30 articles.
6. Who chaired the UN Commission on Human Rights during drafting?
Answer: C) Eleanor Roosevelt
She played a leading role in the drafting process.
7. OHCHR stands for:
Answer: A) Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
OHCHR is the UN’s principal human-rights office.
8. The two major human-rights covenants were adopted in:
Answer: A) 1966
They cover civil-political and economic-social-cultural rights.
9. The UDHR is legally a:
Answer: A) Declaration
It is not itself a treaty, though highly influential.
10. Constitution Day in India is observed on:
Answer: D) 26 November
It marks adoption of the Indian Constitution.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Human Rights Day observed?

It is observed on 10 December.

Why is this topic important for competitive exams?

It combines a direct date with related history, institutions, personalities, constitutional provisions or international organisations, making it suitable for one-mark and statement-based questions.

Should the annual theme be memorised?

Memorise it when it has been issued by the responsible official organisation. Recheck it before each year’s examination because themes may change.

What is the fastest revision method?

Use the memory trick, read the facts table once, cover it, recall five facts aloud, and then attempt all ten MCQs.

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Official Sources and References

  1. United Nations – Human Rights Day
  2. United Nations – Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  3. United Nations – History of the Declaration

Year-specific themes may change. Recheck the responsible organisation before republishing this content in a later year.

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