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
What is the News? Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya have signed an agreement in the presence of the Union Home Minister to resolve part of their five-decade-old interstate border dispute. What is the dispute about? During British rule, Assam included present-day Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Mizoram, which later became separate states. Meghalaya was… 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
What is the News? The Supreme Court will take up a petition seeking identification of minorities at the state level and granting minority status to Hindus in states and union territories where their numbers have gone below other communities. What is the petition about? A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court stating that… 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
What is the News? The Calcutta High Court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the killings in West Bengal’s Birbhum district, where eight persons were burnt alive. How does the CBI take up cases? Unlike the National Investigation Agency(NIA), CBI cannot take suo motu cognizance of a case in a state… 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
What is the News? The Assam government informed the Assembly that nearly 1.44 lakh illegal foreigners had been identified in the state until January 31 this year based on the 1985 Assam Accord and around 30,000 of them had been deported to their country of origin. Who is a foreigner under the Assam Accord? The… 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)
