Q1. With reference to the powers used by the National Human Rights Commission, India after the April 19, 2026 firecracker factory explosion in Virudhunagar, consider the following statements:\n1. NHRC took suo motu cognizance of the incident based on media reports of the deaths and injuries.\n2. NHRC issued notice to the Government of Tamil Nadu seeking a detailed report on safety compliance, factory licensing and rehabilitation of victims.\nWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct. The NHRC took suo motu cognizance of a media report that at least 18 workers died and six others were injured in the Virudhunagar firecracker-unit explosion. Statement 2 is not correct as framed: the official release says notices were issued to the Chief Secretary, Tamil Nadu and the Superintendent of Police, Virudhunagar, and the report was to cover the injured persons' health status, the investigation and compensation, if any, paid to the next of kin and injured persons. It does not say that NHRC sought a report on safety compliance, factory licensing or rehabilitation. Therefore only statement 1 is correct.