In News The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has cleared the way for the inclusion of the ‘Pahari ethnic group’ in the Scheduled Tribes list of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Currently, Jammu and Kashmir has 12 communities that have been notified as STs. How will the inclusion happen? For the addition […]
In News Jammu and Kashmir administration holds the fourth phase of the week-long programme . About ‘Back to Village’ Programme In 2018 ,the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has embarked on an ambitious and extensive programme of reaching out to the people at the grassroots level to create in the rural masses an earnest desire […]
In News November 3 is the first ‘The International Day for Biosphere Reserves’, to be celebrated beginning 2022. More about The World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) About: The UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) was formed in 1971. WNBR covers internationally designated protected areas, known as biosphere reserves, which are meant to demonstrate […]
In Context Recently, the Supreme Court issued notice to the Union government on a plea challenging the power of the Election Commission (EC) to link the Aadhaar database with voter ID cards. More about the news Issue: Electoral reforms: In December 2021, the Central government passed The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The bill amended […]
In News The annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), will soon begin in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Shaikh. Climate Objectives & CoP These annual conferences have been the main driver of the global fight against climate change. However, the response so far has not been commensurate to the enormity of the challenge. […]
In News The 21st Meeting of SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) was recently held in Nur-Sultan in virtual format under the chairmanship of Kazakhstan. More about the news About: The SCO Heads of Government meet is held annually to focus on the trade and economic agenda of the organisation and approves the SCO’s […]
In News Recently, the Union government told the Supreme Court (SC) that it was considering ways to facilitate non-resident Indians (NRI), especially migrant labourers, to cast their votes remotely. Key Points About: The Supreme Court disposed of the Petition stating that the Plea was filed in 2013 “at a stage when nothing was being done […]
In News Women’s participation in the protests against the three agriculture laws gave them a chance to assert their disregarded position as farmers in the country, moulding the scope and character of the agitation. Women’s Participation in Protests India has had a long history of protests against the ruling government, be it during the colonial […]
In News The Supreme Court verdict determining the validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment is likely to come out next week Rationale behind the Reservation policy in India The original intent of the reservation policy in newly independent India was to level the playing field for the most marginalised sections, those stigmatised and discriminated against […]
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