(i) In the last few years, a new system of Election photo Identity card (EPIC) has been introduced. (ii) The government has made efforts to give this card to every person on the voters' list. (iii) The voters are required to carry this card when they go out to cast their vote, so that no one can votRead more
(i) In the last few years, a new system of Election photo Identity card (EPIC) has been introduced.
(ii) The government has made efforts to give this card to every person on the voters’ list.
(iii) The voters are required to carry this card when they go out to cast their vote, so that no one can vote for- someone else.
(iv) But the card is not yet compulsory for voting. The voters can show many other proofs of identity like the ration card, driving licence or the passport, etc.
(i) The system of reservation was extended later to other weaker sections at the district and local level. (ii) In many states, seats in rural and urban local bodies are now reserved for other Backward Classes (OBCs) as well. (iii) However, the proportion of seats reserved varies from state to stateRead more
(i) The system of reservation was extended later to other weaker sections at the district and local level.
(ii) In many states, seats in rural and urban local bodies are now reserved for other Backward Classes (OBCs) as well.
(iii) However, the proportion of seats reserved varies from state to state. Similarly, one-third of the seats are reserved in rural and urban local bodies for women candidates.
What do you know about voter’s ID card?
(i) In the last few years, a new system of Election photo Identity card (EPIC) has been introduced. (ii) The government has made efforts to give this card to every person on the voters' list. (iii) The voters are required to carry this card when they go out to cast their vote, so that no one can votRead more
(i) In the last few years, a new system of Election photo Identity card (EPIC) has been introduced.
See less(ii) The government has made efforts to give this card to every person on the voters’ list.
(iii) The voters are required to carry this card when they go out to cast their vote, so that no one can vote for- someone else.
(iv) But the card is not yet compulsory for voting. The voters can show many other proofs of identity like the ration card, driving licence or the passport, etc.
How has reservation system been extended to other weaker sections?
(i) The system of reservation was extended later to other weaker sections at the district and local level. (ii) In many states, seats in rural and urban local bodies are now reserved for other Backward Classes (OBCs) as well. (iii) However, the proportion of seats reserved varies from state to stateRead more
(i) The system of reservation was extended later to other weaker sections at the district and local level.
See less(ii) In many states, seats in rural and urban local bodies are now reserved for other Backward Classes (OBCs) as well.
(iii) However, the proportion of seats reserved varies from state to state. Similarly, one-third of the seats are reserved in rural and urban local bodies for women candidates.
When was the first Indian Cricket club formed?
The first Indian club, 'The Calcutta Cricket Club' was established in 1792.
The first Indian club, ‘The Calcutta Cricket Club’ was established in 1792.
See lesswhen did the first Black prayer of west Indies read their ream?
The first time a Black player led the west Indies Test team was in 1960 when Frank Worrall was named captain.
The first time a Black player led the west Indies Test team was in 1960 when Frank Worrall was named captain.
See lessHow was victory of west Indies against England in 1950 cerebrated?
It was celebrated as a national achievement, as way of demonstrative that west Indies were the equals of white Englishmen.
It was celebrated as a national achievement, as way of demonstrative that west Indies were the equals of white Englishmen.
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