CURRENT AFFAIRS

2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Union Cabinet had approved the amendments in the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 to modify the list of SC in which state
A
Bihar
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Madhya Pradesh
D
Odisha
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian constitution, in Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 lists 1, 109 castes across 28 states in its First Schedule, while the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 lists 744 tribes across 22 states in its First Schedule.

Detailed explanation-2: -Parliament passes Constitution (SC and ST) Orders (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022 with Rajya Sabha approval. The Parliament has passed the Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022 with the Rajya Sabha approving it today. The Bill has already been passed by the Lok Sabha.

Detailed explanation-3: -4[3. Notwithstanding anything contained in paragraph 2, no person who professes a religion different from the Hindu [, the Sikh or the Buddhist] religion shall be deemed to be a member of a Scheduled Caste.]

There is 1 question to complete.