Subject/Topic Wise Current Affairs for UPSC Exam

Caste

Dhangar Community in Maharashtra

The Dhangar community’s demand for ST status has been dismissed. Dhangars – They are large cluster of pastoral groups and they live mostly in Western Maharashtra and Marathwada. Population – In Maharashtra, they are estimated to range from 4 to 12% of the total population (unofficially estimate). Reservation status – In Maharashtra, there is an exclusive quota of 3.5% under a separate category called NT (No Tribe). In central list, they are recognised as Other Backward Classes (OBC) community. Demand for ST status – It started in 1955, when there was no reservation for them either in the state or at the Centre. Reason for demand – Better constitutional safeguards to SC…

26 December, 2023 Caste

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Census, SECC (Socio - Economic Caste Census), NRC &NPR

Census, SECC (Socio-Economic Caste Census), NRC &NPR There were historical attempts to enumerate the population in the parts of the Indian Subcontinent as well as to assess landholdings for revenue purposes, which was then a primary consideration. They are attested in the writings of Kautilya, Abu Fazal and Muhnot Naini. The later census was carried out by the British Government. Census The origin of the Census in India goes back to the colonial exercise of 1881. Census has evolved and been used by the government, policymakers, academics, and others to capture the Indian population, access resources, map social change, delimitation exercises,…

02 November, 2021 Caste

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Neo-Buddhist movement-Sociological perspective

Neo-Buddhist movement-Sociological perspective Context: Neo-Buddhism is highly important for Paper-1 GS mains and Sociology and Philosophy optional “Recently PM's visit to KUSHINAGAR opens a new debate surrounding religion. Today Buddhist population has a significant voting share and the advancement of HINDUTVA gives them the space to participate” The base for neo-Buddhism: The advancement of Hindutva offers residual space to symbols of Buddhism and downplays its revolutionary potential. Historical perspective Till October 14, 1956, the followers of Buddhism in India were an insignificant mass. And as a religion, it was one that was on the verge of extinction. On this date,…

27 October, 2021 Caste