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What is a significant component of India's external relations as highlighted in recent discussions?
Which recent judicial ruling allows states in India to impose taxes on certain activities?
Which environmental issue is linked to plastic pollution and mentioned in recent analysis?
What major amendment related to disaster management was proposed for 2024?
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Which of the following social issues is highlighted in discussions on reducing child marriages?
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What significant ruling did the Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud make regarding SC and ST classifications?
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What was the outcome of the Davinder Singh case as determined by the Justice Arun Mishra-headed Constitution Bench?
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What did the Supreme Court's 2004 ruling state about the SC/ST list?
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According to the Supreme Court, what must states identify within the SC and ST categories?
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What was the result of the Punjab Scheduled Caste and Backward Classes (Reservation in Services) Act, 2006?
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Study Notes
Internal Security and Disaster Management
- Focus on internal security challenges, including the role of various security forces and agencies, their mandates, and associated issues like cybersecurity and money laundering.
- Discussion includes the arrival of new amendments impacting disaster management, emphasizing current needs and responses to emergencies (e.g., cloudbursts and oil spills).
Judiciary and Reservation Policies
- Supreme Court ruling allows states to sub-categorize Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) for better-targeted reservations.
- The ruling overturns the 2004 E V Chinnaiah decision, which classified SC/ST as a homogeneous group without further distinctions.
- Justice B.R. Gavai highlighted the need for policies to identify the ‘creamy layer’ within SC/ST for effective reservation allocation.
- The central argument revolves around recognizing disparities among community members—acknowledging "unequals within equals."
Constitutional Framework
- Article 341 enables the President to list SC groups subject to historical injustices, leading to 15% reservation in education and employment.
- The Presidential list of SCs is considered a "legal fiction," aiming to provide for historical injustices while acknowledging that it does not reflect true homogeneity.
- Historical context: Reservations initiated in 1975 by Punjab prioritizing specific communities like Balmiki and Mazhabi Sikh, reflecting ongoing efforts to support the most backward groups within SCs.
Legislative Developments
- The potential introduction of the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, focuses on enhancing responses to natural disasters and establishing clearer protocols.
- Key environmental issues such as toxic waste in mining, implications of climate change, and safety protocols for electric vehicles are also part of the broader disaster management conversation.
Social and Economic Concerns
- Ongoing societal issues include inadequate organ donations, child marriages, and the impacts of stigma on marginalized communities.
- Economic reports highlight necessary reforms and strategic initiatives aimed at addressing these social challenges, alongside broader economic policies being discussed, such as budget allocations and infrastructure investments.
Environmental Considerations
- Increasing concerns around environmental challenges like aquatic deoxygenation, glacier retreat, and pollution underscore the importance of integrating disaster management with environmental protection strategies.### Reservation and the Creamy Layer
- Concept of a creamy layer involves setting an income ceiling on reservation eligibility for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) to target benefits to those in greatest need.
- The creamy layer includes categories like individuals whose parents have held government positions and those whose parents work in the private sector.
- For determining creamy layer status, income thresholds apply: originally set at Rs 1 lakh per annum, revised to Rs 8 lakh since 2017 with no further adjustments thereafter.
- Justice B.R. Gavai emphasized that SC/ST individuals can remain socially and economically backward despite benefiting from quotas, particularly if their achievements are minimal.
Religious Gathering Stampede
- A recent stampede during a religious gathering in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in over 120 fatalities.
- This incident has sparked renewed discussions on India's legislative framework concerning the regulation of exploitative religious and superstitious practices.
- There is a recognized need for comprehensive training programs for stakeholders and a victim compensation fund to address such tragedies.
Superstition Concerns
- Superstition is discussed as a significant issue in the context of social exploitation, impacting various communities.
- Tribal communities, constituting around 8% of India's population, often face challenges related to superstitions and associated exploitative practices.
- Dedicated welfare schemes for marginalized communities, including those affected by witch-hunting practices, are considered essential for protection and justice.
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Test your knowledge on disaster management and the challenges faced in internal security. This quiz covers various security forces, agencies, and their mandates, as well as topics like cybersecurity and financial security concerns. Prepare to explore the complexities of disaster response and security measures.
