Issues related to SCs & STs, Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population by the Centre and States
Welcome to the UPSC Current Affairs page on "Issues related to SCs And STs, Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the Population By The Centre And States" which is an important part of UPSC Syllabus of GS2 paper. SC’s and ST’s are integral part of Indian Society and generally are considered as vulnerable sections. Here you will find a comprehensive list of current affairs related to this topic which will help you interlink and better understand the subject.
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Question: What is the difference between Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?
Answer:
Scheduled Castes refer to those castes which have been historically marginalized and oppressed in Indian society, while Scheduled Tribes refer to those communities which have a distinct culture, language and lifestyle and inhabit certain geographical regions of the country.
Question: What are some of the key issues faced by SCs & STs in India?
Answer:
SCs & STs continue to face discrimination and marginalization, and often have limited access to education, healthcare, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. They also face violence and atrocities, and struggle to assert their land and forest rights.
Question: What are some of the key welfare schemes for SCs & STs in India?
Answer:
The central and state governments have launched several welfare schemes for SCs &
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