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97% Untouchability Cases Still Pending in Courts: A Challenge to Linguistic and Ethnic Diversity Why in the News? The 2022 report on the Protection of Civil Rights (PCR) Act, as mandated by constitutional provisions including Article 29, reveals a sharp decline in case registrations related to untouchability, a practice that threatens India’s linguistic diversity, ethnic …
Read MoreIndia’s Census 2027 to Include Caste Enumeration Why in the News ? The Union Home Ministry has announced that the next Census will be held in 2027 in two phases. It will, for the first time since 1931, include caste data for Hindus, and help determine future delimitation and women’s reservation. This decision marks a …
Read MoreJharkhand Implements Triple Test for OBC Quotas Why in the News ? Jharkhand has completed the initial phase of the triple test for determining OBC quotas in local bodies. The test ensures fair reservation in local bodies, aligning with Supreme Court guidelines. Data collection is complete, and analysis is underway. Understanding the Progress in Jharkhand …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 1: Salient features of Indian Society. And Social Empowerment GS 2: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population Focus: The Supreme Court of India’s recent rejection of same-sex unions has brought the focus back to the legal struggles and societal challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ communities, highlighting the need for continued advocacy and …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Focus: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court allowed the resumption of “annadhanam” (offering free food) and “angapradakshanam” (circumambulation) at the final resting place of Nerur Sathguru Sadasiva Brahmendral on the eve of his Jeeva Samathi day. Source: FASTER CAPITAL …
Read MoreThe information you provided is accurate and describes the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) in India. The NCST is indeed a constitutional body established to safeguard the interests of Scheduled Tribes in the country. It was created through the 89th Constitution Amendment Act in 2003, which introduced Article 338A into the Indian Constitution. This …
Read MoreIntroduction The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) is a constitutional body in India established under Article 338 of the Indian Constitution. Its primary role is to protect the rights and interests of Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and ensure the effective implementation of welfare measures for SCs. The NCSC investigates complaints, monitors safeguard implementation, and …
Read MoreIntroduction: National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was initially constituted by the Central Government by the National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993 and so far the Commission had been reconstituted 7 times up to 2016. The National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993 has been repealed through the National Commission for Backward Classes (Repeal) …
Read MoreIntroduction The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) is a constitutional body in India established under Article 338 of the Indian Constitution. Its primary role is to protect the rights and interests of Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and ensure the effective implementation of welfare measures for SCs. The NCSC investigates complaints, monitors safeguard implementation, and …
Read MoreMeaning Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is a legal tool used to uphold human rights, equality, and address issues of broad public concern. It extends the right to file lawsuits to those who might not have the means or standing to do so themselves. PIL aims to protect the fundamental rights of those who can’t access …
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