Date - 20 August 2021
Other Backward Classes’ Sub
categorization
Why is it in the news?
The Union Cabinet has granted a six-month extension of the mandate of the Commission established under Article 340 of the Constitution to investigate the issue of
sub-categorization under the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the Central List, from July 31, 2021 to January 31, 2022.
Background information:
● On the 2nd of October, 2017, the Commission was established under Article 340 of the Constitution, with the President’s consent.
● Justice (Retd.) Smt. G. Rohini led the commission
● The Commission has determined that it will take longer to produce its findings since the present Central List of OBCs has repetitions, ambiguities,
contradictions, and spelling or transcription problems, among other things.
● As a result, the Commission requested a term extension until July 31, 2020.
● The Commission, however, was unable to carry out the task assigned to them due to the statewide lockdown and travel limitations imposed as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic.
● As a result, the Commission’s mandate will be extended for another six months, until 31.1.2021.
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Timeline for implementation
After receiving the Hon‘ble President’s assent, orders for the extension of the Commission’s term and additions to its Terms of Reference will be published in the Gazette in the form of an Order made by the President.
Expenditure
The costs are tied to the Commission’s establishment and administration, which would continue to be covered by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Benefits
All persons belonging to castes/communities on the Central List of SEBCs who have not benefited significantly from the existing programme of reservation for OBCs in Central Government posts and admission to Central Government Educational Institutions will be eligible.
Source: PIB
Syllabus: GS 2 ( Vulnerable section)
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UNWGIC
Why is it in the headlines
India’s efforts to host the second United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress (UNWGIC) in 2022 have been revealed to the global geospatial information community.
● The United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress (UNWGIC) is a global gathering of geospatial information experts.
● Every four years, it is organised by the United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM).
Aim: To improve international collaboration in geospatial information management and capacity among Member States and key stakeholders.
● A geographic information system (GIS) is a system that combines hardware, software, and data to capture, manage, analyse, and display all types of geographically linked data.
● The UNWGIC’s first summit was hosted by China in 2018.
● Second Summit: In 2022, India will host the second UNWGIC in Hyderabad. The theme for the summit is, towards Geo-enabling the Global Village
Fact: UN-GGIM (United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management)
● It is a United Nations Committee of Experts on UN-GGIM
● In 2011, the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) established it.
● Aim: To play a major role in shaping the global geospatial information agenda and promoting its application to address critical global concerns.
● The committee is made up of government specialists from UN Member States as well as experts from international organisations who act as observers. The UN-GGIM meets at least once a year and reports directly to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
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Syllabus: prelims; GS 3 (International Bodies)
Quit India Movement: Using Ideals
to fight social evils
Context:
As part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ commemorating 75 years of independence, an exhibition on the ‘Quit India Movement’ has been displayed at the National Archives of India.
Relevance:
1. Remembering the ideals of the Quit India movement:
1. Passive resistance: Earlier the movement was non violent in nature and protest to a large extent was passive in nature.
2. Element of do or die 3. Vision of Independence:
1. Learning lessons from the freedom fighters:
1. The spirit of never giving up 2. The spirit of unity
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1. Using the ideals to resolve today’s social issues: Quiting the social evils such as poverty, inequality, terrorism from the society
Quit India Movement: Background
1. The concept of a struggle was endorsed during a CWC meeting in Wardha on July 14, 1942.
2. Reasons to start the movement:
1. Popular discontent as a result of the Cripps Mission’s failure to break the constitutional deadlock
2. Japanese advance, reverses suffered by the British in South- East Asia and the Japanese troops were approaching the borders of India
The ‘Quit India’ Resolution
1. On August 8, 1942, the Congress ratified the India Resolution at a meeting in Gowalia Tank, Bombay.
2. The gathering also agreed to urge that British rule in India be ended immediately.
3. announce India’s willingness to protect itself from all forms of fascism and imperialism.
4. After the British leave, a provisional Indian government is formed.
5. sanction an anti-British civil disobedience campaign
Instructions of Mahatma Gandhi
1. Government employees: Instead of resigning, pledge your devotion to the Congress.
2. Soldiers: Do not desert the army, but do not open fire on fellow soldiers.
3. Students: If you are confident, leave studies.
4. Peasants: Pay mutually agreed rent if zamindars are anti-government; do not pay rent if zamindars are pro-government.
5. Princes: Support the masses and recognise your people’s sovereignty.
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6. People of princely states: Only support the ruler if he is anti-government, and declare yourself to be Indian citizens.
The movement: Activities performed
1. Subversive Actions: Underground activities-A large number of nationalists went underground and engaged in subversive activities. Socialists, Forward Bloc members, Gandhi ashramites, revolutionary nationalists, and local organisations were among those who took part in these actions.
2. Parallel Governments: Parallel governments have been founded in a number of locations, including:
1. Ballia (August 1942, UP)under Chittu Pandey.
2. Tamluk (Midnapore, Negal, from December 1942 to September 1944)
3. Jatiya Sarkar, set up its own departments like law and order, Health, Education, Agriculture
4. Satara (mid-1943 to 1945): Prati Sarkar under Nana Patil. The Government set up NyaydanMandals, set up village libraries
1. Women, especially school and college girls, actively participated, and included Aruna Asaf Ali, Sucheta Kripalani and Usha Mehta (Announcer of Congress radio)
Participation
The movement was opposed by Communist, The Muslim League, The Hindu Mahasabha
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Syllabus: GS1 (History)
