What is the News? The Supreme Court has struck down the 10.5% reservation provided to Vanniyars, a Most Backward Community(MBC) in Tamil Nadu, in government jobs and admission to educational institutions. Background The Tamil Nadu Assembly had passed a Special Reservation Act of 2021 that divided the existing 20% quota for the ‘Most Backward Classes/Denotified… Continue reading Supreme Court strikes down Tamil Nadu’s 10.5% Vanniyar quota
Category: Factly: Polity and Nation
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National Commission for Women Launches Legal Services Clinic in Collaboration with DSLSA
What is the News? The National Commission for Women(NCW) has launched a Legal Aid Clinic. What is a Legal Aid Clinic? Launched by: National Commission for Women (NCW) in collaboration with Delhi State Legal Services Authority(DSLSA) Purpose: It will act as a single-window facility for resolving the grievances of women by offering them free legal… Continue reading National Commission for Women Launches Legal Services Clinic in Collaboration with DSLSA
In presence of Union Home Minister, Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya signed historic agreement for settlement of inter-state border dispute
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the dispute about?3 What has been done to resolve the dispute?4 What is the agreement signed now?5 What are the other agreements signed in the North East to end extremism? What is the News? Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya have signed an agreement in the presence of… Continue reading In presence of Union Home Minister, Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya signed historic agreement for settlement of inter-state border dispute
Explained: Who is a ‘minority’ in India? Here’s what courts have said
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the petition about?3 What is the definition of Minority?4 So, who is a minority in India?5 What has the Court said on the issue of Minority? What is the News? The Supreme Court will take up a petition seeking identification of minorities at the state level and granting… Continue reading Explained: Who is a ‘minority’ in India? Here’s what courts have said
State can impose tax on lotteries of other States within its jurisdiction: SC
What is the News? The Supreme Court has held that a State legislature has the right to impose tax on lotteries conducted by other States within its jurisdiction. What was the case about? Karnataka and Kerala governments had enacted laws to tax lotteries organized and promoted by the States of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Manipur… Continue reading State can impose tax on lotteries of other States within its jurisdiction: SC
Explained: Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into Bogtui killings, here’s how the agency investigates
Contents1 What is the News?2 How does the CBI take up cases?3 Can the CBI decline to take up a case for investigation?4 What is the role of state consent in an investigation by the CBI? What is the News? The Calcutta High Court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the… Continue reading Explained: Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into Bogtui killings, here’s how the agency investigates
On cooperatives, House panel tells Govt: Ensure federal features intact
What is the News? A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Food Processing has submitted its report on the creation of the Ministry of Cooperation. What is the Ministry of Cooperation? The Ministry of Cooperation was created by the Government of India in 2021 to work towards strengthening the cooperative movement in India.… Continue reading On cooperatives, House panel tells Govt: Ensure federal features intact
Explained | Defining who is ‘Assamese’: attempts, challenges
Contents1 What is the News?2 Who is a foreigner under the Assam Accord?3 Why is there an issue with the cut-off date?4 What is Clause 6 of the Assam Accord and why expressions have not been defined?5 Why are the definitions difficult?6 Has any definition been proposed? What is the News? The Assam government informed… Continue reading Explained | Defining who is ‘Assamese’: attempts, challenges
Union Panchayati Raj Minister releases the Disaster Management Plan of Ministry of Panchayati Raj
What is the News? Union Minister of Panchayati Raj has released the “Disaster Management Plan of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj(DMP-MoPR)”. What is the Disaster Management Plan of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj(DMP-MoPR)? Prepared by: Ministry of Panchayati Raj Need for this plan: India has been vulnerable in varying degrees to many natural as well… Continue reading Union Panchayati Raj Minister releases the Disaster Management Plan of Ministry of Panchayati Raj
National eVidhan Application(NeVA)
What is the News? Minister Of State For Parliamentary Affairs has informed Lok Sabha about the National eVidhan Application(NeVA). What is the National eVidhan Application(NeVA)? National eVidhan Application(NeVA) is a Mission Mode Project (MMP) included in the Digital India Programme. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs(MoPA) Aim: To make the functioning of all Legislative Houses… Continue reading National eVidhan Application(NeVA)
