CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Haryana Government has launched 7-Star Gram Panchayat Rainbow scheme to give star rankings to its panchayats on the basis of 7 social parameters.

Detailed explanation-2: -Haryana Government has launched a 7-Star Gram Panchayat Rainbow Scheme to give star ranking to its panchayats on the basis of Seven Social Parameters.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Panchayat Raj system was first adopted by the state of Rajasthan in Nagaur district on 2 Oct 1959 but first started by Andhra Pradesh. During the 1950s and 60s, other state governments adopted this system as laws were passed to establish panchayats in various states.

Detailed explanation-4: -Panchayati Raj is a form of government at the village level where each village is responsible for its own activities. The Amendment Act of 1992 contains provision for passing the powers and responsibilities to the panchayat for preparation of plans for economic development and social justice.