2011 census
Andhra Pradesh: Cabinet gives nod for caste-based census
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has decided to request the Centre to take up caste-based census to mention other backward classes (OBCs) in the national census for 2021. Highlights Cabinet authorized the state backward classes minister Venugopala Krishna, for moving a request ..
Tags: 2011 census • caste based census • Caste Census • Census Data • census of india 2021
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
UP to launch new policy on population control for 2021-30
Uttar Pradesh government is set to release its new policy on population control for 2021-30. It will be released on July 11, on the occasion of World Population Day. Highlights Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath urged for community-centric ..
Tags: 2011 census • Fertility Rate in Uttar Pradesh • National Population Policy • New Population Policy of Uttar Pradesh • Population Control
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
“Innovate for Accessible India” Campaign launched by NASSCOM along with Microsoft
The NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Service Companies) recently launched the “Innovate for Accessible India” campaign along with Microsoft India. The other partners of the initiative include Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department ..
Tags: 2011 census • Cyberspace • Data protection • Data Security Council of India • Divyangs
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana: PM distributes aids and devices to Divyangjan and Senior Citizens
On February 29, 2020, PM Modi is to distribute assistive aids and devices to senior citizens and Divyangjan. This is the biggest ever distribution camp. Highlights The distribution camp of assistive aids and devices for senior citizens and Divyangjans by ..
Tags: 2011 census • Below Poverty Line • divyangjans • PM Modi • Rural Development
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Best Performing Smart Cities paired up with least performing to work as SISTER CITIES
The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has paired up 20 best performing smart cities with least performing cities. They will work as “sister cities”. Highlights The best performing cities include Tiruppur, Nagpur, Bhopal, Ranchi, Kanpur, Surat, Indore, Vellore, ..
Tags: 2011 census • Diu Smart City • GDP • Ministry Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs • Smart city
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Hindu population declined, Muslims increased: 2011 census
As per recently released 2011 census data on religion, the proportion Muslim population in India has increased by 0.8 per cent and Hindu population has declined by 0.7 per cent. This religion based data during 2001-2011 was released by the ..
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