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SC strikes down Maratha reservation
The Supreme Court of India recently struck down Maratha reservation in the state as it breaches 50% ceiling of reservation. This was done by striking down the Maharashtra law that guaranteed reservation for the Maratha community their quota in employment and public education. Inception In 2016, several Marathas came together under the “Maratha Kranti Morcha”. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: Bombay High Court • Maratha • Socially and Educationally Backward Class • Socio-Economic • Supreme court
World Wide Education for the Future Index: India jumps to rank 35
The Economic Intelligence Unit recently published the Worldwide Education for the Future Index for the year 2019. India has jumped by five ranks and currently holds rank 35. Highlights The ranking is provided based on the ability of a country to equip their students in skill-based education. India ranked 35th with an overall score of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Economy • Education • Policy • Rankings • Socio-Economic
India’s Current Maternal Mortality Ratio is 130: Key Facts
The registrar general of India has released new data showing significant decline in maternal mortality ratio of the country. The relevant facts and data are as follows: Maternal Mortality and MMR According to WHO, Maternal Mortality is death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Chhattisgarh • Health Sector • Maternal Mortality • MMR • Odisha • Public health • Socio-Economic • WHO
India ranks 118th on UN's World Happiness Index 2016
India ranked 118th out of 157 countries on the United Nations’ World Happiness Index (WHI) 2016. It was revealed by the fourth World Happiness Report 2016 published by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), a global initiative for the UN. Key Highlights of Report Top 10 countries: Denmark (1st), Switzerland (2nd), Iceland (3rd), Norway (4th) ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Topics: Current Affairs 2016 • Denmark • India • Socio-Economic • United Nations • World Happiness Index
India Inc first to formally adopt UN's Sustainable Development Goals
India Inc. became first in the world to formally adopt the United Nations’ (UN) agenda for the world’s sustainable development and 17 goals identified for its implementation. It was formally adopted by the India Inc. at the 11th National Convention on Sustainable Development Goal (NCSDG) organized by the Global Compact Network in Mumbai. Key facts ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2016
Topics: 10th anniversary of 2004 Tsunami disaster • Business • Current Affairs 2016 • Economy • Socio-Economic • UN