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Congress leaders affirmed their commitment to Jagjivan Ram's ideals for securing justice for the downtrodden.
The party emphasized its resolve to work for the upliftment of marginalized sections of society.
Current and former Scheduled Caste (SC) Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs), along with SC social workers, were honored at the event.
India's supreme legislative body, comprising the President, Lok Sabha (House of the People), and Rajya Sabha (Council of States). Members of Parliament (MPs) are elected representatives.
The lower house of the state legislature in India, responsible for making laws for the respective state. Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are elected representatives.
These articles prohibit discrimination, ensure equality of opportunity in public employment, and abolish untouchability, respectively, forming the bedrock of social justice for marginalized communities.
A Directive Principle of State Policy, it mandates the State to promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people, particularly the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.
These articles provide for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, and for their claims to services and posts.
Establishes the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), a constitutional body tasked with safeguarding the interests of SCs.
GS-I (Modern Indian History - Post-independence consolidation), GS-II (Indian Polity - Parliament, State Legislatures, Constitutional Bodies, Social Justice - Welfare of Vulnerable Sections).
General Awareness (Indian History, Polity, Prominent Personalities).
General Awareness (Indian Polity, Social Issues).
General Awareness (Indian History, Polity).
General Awareness (Indian Polity, History).
A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which
Answer: the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it
Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?
Answer: The Committee on Estimates
Consider the following statements: 1. If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office of President before the date of decision become invalid. 2. Election for the post of the President of India can be postponed on the ground that some Legislative Assemblies have been dissolved and elections are yet to take place. 3. When a Bill is presented to the President of India, the Constitution prescribes time limits within which he/she has to declare his/her assent. How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: None
Medium for UPSC (as part of broader polity/social justice), High for SSC/other exams for factual questions on prominent personalities and constitutional provisions.
Socially and economically disadvantaged groups in India, recognized by the Constitution for special provisions and affirmative action.
Sections of society that are oppressed, marginalized, or deprived of basic rights and opportunities.
The concept that all individuals and groups within a society should have equal rights, opportunities, and treatment, irrespective of their background.