Transgender
New Skill and Entrepreneurship Development University in Kalyana-Karnataka region
According to Transport Minister B Sriramulu, a new Skill and Entrepreneurship Development University has been is being planned in Kalyana-Karnataka region. Key Facts The Skill Development University is being planned for inclusive development of the region. This university will be ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Karnataka announces Reservation for Transgenders in Police
Karnataka Government has announced to give 1 per cent reservation to transgenders in Police. Key Points Reservation will be given to them across all the ranks in police department. This move will help in changing the perception towards transgenders. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Laurel Hubbard: 1st Trans Olympian
New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) has selected weightlifter Laurel Hubbard to contest women’s +87 kg category. Weightlifter will be the first transgender athlete to compete at Olympics. Key Points 43-year-old weightlifter had competed in men’s weightlifting competitions before gender transition ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
National Portal for Transgender Persons
The Government of India has launched the National Portal for Transgender persons. The portal will help the transgender community to apply for identity card and certificate online. It was developed under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2020. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Firsts of Census 2021: Cereals eaten, transgender run houses
For the first time, the Census will collect data of transgenders headed houses. Also, the census will enquire about “Main cereal”, which is also included for the first time in the history of census of India. Highlights The Census 2021 ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
India’s first Transgender University to come up in UP
India’s first university for transgender community will be opened in Fazilnagar block of Kushinagar district in Uttar Pradesh. It is the first of its kind University in country, where transgender community members will be able to get education. Key Highlights ..