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Acid attack victims to get quota in Central Government jobs
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has issued notification to provide quota to people with autism, mental illnesses, intellectual disability and victims of acid attacks in Central government jobs. In case of direct recruitment, 4% of the total number ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
Maharashtra Government approves 1% reservation for orphans in government jobs
Maharashtra Government has approved 1% reservation for orphans in government jobs d education for orphans in the state under general category. Decision in this regard was taken at state Cabinet meeting Chaired by Devendra Fadnavis. Key Facts This reservation provision ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
Cabinet extends term of Commission to examine the issue of sub-categorization of OBCs
The Union Cabinet has approved extension of term of Commission to examine the issue of sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), by 12 weeks i.e. upto 2 April, 2018. The extension of tenure will enable Commission to submit a comprehensive ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Andhra Pradesh assembly passes Kapu Reservation Bill
Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed Kapu Reservation Bill, 2017 to provide 5% quota in education and employment. The reservation to Kapu community will be given by including them in Backward Classes list. The reservation to existing Backward Castes ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Rajasthan passes bill to provide reservation to Gujjars and four other nomadic communities
The Rajasthan Assembly passed Backward Classes (Reservation of Seats in Educational Institutions in State and of Appointment and Posts in Services under State) Bill, 2017 by voice vote The bill seeks to provide 5% reservation to Gujjars and four other ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
President appoints Commission to Examine OBC Sub-categorisation
President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed five-member commission to examine sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs). It will be headed by retired Chief Justice of Delhi High Court G. Rohini. Besides, Dr J K Bajaj, Director, Anthropological Survey of India, ..