Notes and Study material for Exams
The Constituent Assembly was a body of elected representatives that drafted the Constitution of India. It was set up on 9 December 1946, and its first meeting was held on 11 December 1946. The Assembly was dissolved on 26 November 1949, after the Constitution was adopted. The Constituent Assembly was composed of 389 members, of … Read more
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) is a statutory body established by the Government of India under the Constitution of India to safeguard the interests of Scheduled Castes (SCs). The NCSC was established on 26 January 1950, with its headquarters in New Delhi. The NCSC is a quasi-judicial body, with powers to investigate complaints … Read more
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) is a statutory body constituted by the Government of India under the provisions of the Constitution of India. The Commission was established on 25 November 1992 with the objective of protecting and promoting the interests of the Scheduled Tribes (STs) of India. The NCST is headed by a … Read more
The Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India lists certain areas in the country as Scheduled Areas. These areas are inhabited by tribal peoples who have been granted special protection under the Indian Constitution. The Sixth Schedule provides for a number of measures to safeguard the interests of tribal peoples, including the establishment of autonomous … Read more
The PESA Act, or the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas Act, is a landmark piece of legislation that was passed in 1996. The Act aims to empower gram sabhas (village councils) in scheduled areas, which are areas that are predominantly inhabited by Scheduled Tribes. The Act provides for a number of measures to strengthen the … Read more
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) is a multifaceted government scheme launched in 2020 in response to the economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme aims to alleviate the hardships faced by India’s most vulnerable citizens and provide immediate relief in the sectors most affected by the crisis. Key Objectives of PMGKY … Read more