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Telangana Clears Bills for 42% BC Quota Why in the News? The Telangana Assembly has passed two Bills ensuring 42% reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in local body elections, including gram panchayats, MPPs, ZPTCs, and MPTCs. This move, based on a socio-economic caste survey and empirical data, awaits the President’s assent, as earlier Bills and …
Read MoreGovt Plans Equivalence in OBC Creamy Layer Norms Why in the News ? The Government is working on a proposal to ensure uniformity in creamy layer criteria for OBCs across central/state jobs, PSUs, and universities. This aims to remove anomalies and correct inequities in quota benefits, after consultations with NITI Aayog and NCBC. Current Proposal …
Read MoreUnfinished Struggle for Gender Justice in India Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Issues Related to Women Inclusive Growth Why in the News? Despite landmark cases like Vishakha v. State of Rajasthan (1997) and reforms after the 2012 Delhi gang rape, the promise of gender justice in India remains incomplete. Recent debates highlight persistent failures in …
Read MoreSOCIALISM AND SECULARISM DEFINE INDIA Syllabus: GS Paper – 1 Diversity of India Secularism GS Paper – 2 Indian Constitution Constitutional Amendments Judiciary Why in the News? The RSS General Secretary recently demanded the removal of ‘socialism’ and ‘secularism’ from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, citing their inclusion during the Emergency through the 42nd …
Read MoreCOURT’S PIVOT ON SOCIAL JUSTICE: RESERVATION FOR APEX COURT STAFF Why in the News? Historic move: On June 24, Chief Justice B.R. Gavai introduced SC/ST reservation in appointments and promotions for Supreme Court staff, a decision that could impact financial planning and potential capital gains for government employees in the current financial year. First time: …
Read MoreSHOULD THE METHOD OF COUNTING CASTE CHANGE? Syllabus: GS-2 : Government policies and interventions ● Vulnerable sections of society. Why in the News ? The Union Government has announced that the next Census will be held in 2027 and will include caste enumeration. This is significant as caste data was last effectively recorded in 1931. …
Read MoreDr. B.R. Ambedkar’s Legacy: From Constitutional Architect to Social Reformer Ambedkar Theme Park to Be Set Up at Bangalore University To mark 25 years of the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Research Centre, Bangalore University has approved the development of an Ambedkar Theme Park at its Jnanabharathi campus. This landmark initiative will serve as an academic …
Read MoreBodoland Launches Land Settlement Drive for Indigenes: A Step Towards Social Justice Why in the News? In a significant move that reflects the complexities of Indian politics and the ongoing push for social justice, the BJP-led Assam government has launched Mission Bwiswmuthi 2.0 to provide land rights to 47,000 landless indigenous families in the Bodoland …
Read MoreWHY INDIA NEEDS CASTE CENSUS Syllabus: GS-2: Government policies and interventions Vulnerable section of the society Why in the News? The government’s plan to include caste enumeration in the next Census has reignited debates around social justice, data-driven policies, and inclusive governance in India. HISTORICAL DENIAL AND DATA GAP Contradictory start: Post-independence India abolished caste …
Read MoreCONSENSUS ON CASTE CENSUS Syllabus: GS-2: Government policies and interventions Vulnerable section of the society Why in the News? The Union Government recently agreed to conduct a caste census as part of the decadal Census, reflecting political opportunism rather than a commitment to social justice. HISTORY OF MANDAL POLITICS OBC Mobilization: The Mandal Commission empowered …
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