CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR MINORITIES 5. In addition to these safeguards provided in the Constitution and the laws in force, a National Commission for Minorities has been established as a statutory body under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992.

Detailed explanation-2: -Article 29 protects the interests of the minorities by making a provision that any citizen / section of citizens having a distinct language, script or culture have the right to conserve the same. Article 29 mandates that no discrimination would be done on the ground of religion, race, caste, language or any of them.

Detailed explanation-3: -Article 29 protects the interests of the minorities by making a provision that any citizen / section of citizens having a distinct language, script or culture have the right to conserve the same. Article 29 mandates that no discrimination would be done on the ground of religion, race, caste, language or any of them.

Detailed explanation-4: -T.M.A Pai Foundation v State of Karnataka In 2003, an 11 Judge Bench of the Supreme Court decided the scope of right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice under Article 30(1) read with Article 29(2) of the Constitution.