CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Initiated by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes, the survey involved 1.6 lakh government employees canvassing around 1.3 crore households, costing the state Rs 169 crore.

Detailed explanation-2: -Population according to castes in Bihar are 5.7% are Brahmins, 4.7% are Bhumihar, 5.2% are Rajputs, 14.4% are Yadav, 4% are Kurmi, 8% are Kushwaha, 17% are Muslims, 2% are Kayastha, 6% are Baniya, 3% are Teli, 2% are Mushahar and 4% are Dusadh.

Detailed explanation-3: -First Caste Census as SECC (Socio-Economic and Caste Census): SECC was conducted for the first time in 1931.