Scheduled Caste
Sant Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti
Sevala Maharaj was a spiritual guru and a socio-religious reformer from the Banjara community. He lived between 1739 and 1773. He was against animal sacrifices and baptism. The culture ministry recently announced that the Government of India will launch yearlong ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Awards, Honours & Persons in News
All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), 2020-2021
The Government of India started the AISHE in 2010-11. A task force formed from AICTE, UGC, National Medical Council, Distance Education Council, and representatives from leading universities conduct the survey. In 2020-21, the survey was started under the leadership of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Indian Government to set up panel to study status of SC converts to Islam and Christianity
The Central Government will constitute a national commission to study the social, economic and educational status of members of Scheduled Castes or Dalits who have converted to religions other than Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. Key facts This proposed commission is ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Guru Ravidas Jayanti and Punjab Elections
The Guru Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated on Magh Poornima, that is, on the new moon day of the Magh month. It is celebrated all over India. About Ravidas Ravidas was a social reformer and a spiritual man. He is popular ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
SRESHTA Scheme: Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas
The Government of India is to launch SRESTHA Scheme for the Scheduled Caste students. The scheme will provide quality residential education to the students. Key Features The scheme is to be implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
West Bengal announces several initiatives for SC and ST people in the state
On November 4, 2020, the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a number of initiatives for the Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and refugee population. This included land pattas and setting up of cultural and development boards. Key Highlights The ..