Daily Current Affairs 02 August 2023 – IAS Current Affairs
Current Affairs 02 August 2023 focuses on Prelims-Mains perspective. Major events are :
Rohini Panel Report on Sub-categorisation OBC
Source: Indian Express
GS II: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation
Overview
- News in Brief
- About the Rohini Panel Report
Why in News?
On July 31 long-awaited report of a panel established to look into the classification of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) was delivered to President Droupadi Murmu.
News in Brief
- The four-member panel, which is led by retired Delhi High Court Chief Justice Justice G Rohini, was constituted on October 2, 2017, and its term has been extended up to thirteen times.
- Those OBC groups with relatively excellent economic status and educational levels have been taking the benefits of reservations at the expense of the most underprivileged communities,
- This is according to complaints from relatively backward communities of OBCs.
- Many people think that the sub-grouping would result in a fair distribution of reserve advantages among the constituent groupings.
About the Rohini Panel Report
- Rohini Panel Report on Sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes (OBC) refers to the report submitted by the Justice G. Rohini Commission.
- The commission was tasked with examining the issue of sub-categorization within the OBC category in India.
- The OBC category in India includes various communities and groups that have historically been socially and economically disadvantaged.
- The purpose of sub-categorizing the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) is to classify these communities into smaller groups according to the degree of their disadvantages.
- By doing so, it becomes possible to provide them with suitable reservations and benefits that can address their specific needs.
Objectives of the Rohini Panel Report
- Identifying and Sub-categorizing OBCs: The commission’s primary task was to identify OBC communities that have not received adequate benefits from existing reservation policies and classify them into separate sub-groups based on their level of backwardness.
- Ensuring Equitable Representation: The sub-categorization was aimed at ensuring equitable representation and distribution of reservation benefits among OBC communities, as some groups were more advanced socially and economically compared to others.
- Enhancing Social Justice: The report aimed to enhance social justice by ensuring that the most marginalized OBC communities receive the intended benefits of reservation policies.
How the panel Studied the situation?
- The commission conducted a detailed study and analysis of various socio-economic parameters to identify the communities that needed further sub-categorization.
- The report included recommendations on implementing the sub-categorization and distributing reservation benefits effectively.
Need for sub-categorization of OBC
- It’s important to note that the sub-categorization of OBCs has been a subject of discussion and debate for many years.
- Several state governments and political parties have supported the idea, while others have expressed concerns about its implementation and potential implications.
Summary as Infographics
Goa Mankurad Mango Got GI Tag
Source: PIB
GS II: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights
Overview
- News in Brief
- Recent GI Tag Products
- What Is a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag?
Why in News?
Seven products from across India including four from Rajasthan were given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai.
About GI Tag Products
- Bikaner Kashidakari craft: Kashidakari work is done majorly on objects associated with marriage, especially gift items, and makes use of mirror work.
- Bikaner Usta Kala craft: Due to the prevalence of the golden hue in a way that was actually established by gold in the previous era, it is often referred to as gold nakashi work or gold manauti work.
- Goan Bebinca: Pudding called bebinca is a typical Indo-Portuguese sweet.
- Goa Mankurad mango: The mango was given the Portuguese name Malcorada, which translates to “poor coloured,” and through time, this term evolved into “Mankurad” aamo.
- Jalesar Dhatu Shilp (metal craft): Over 1,200 small units are employed in the production of Jalesar Dhatu Shilp in Jalesar, which was the capital of Magadha King Jarasandha and is located in the Etah district of Uttar Pradesh.
- Jodhpur Bandhej craft: The Rajasthani tradition of tying and dying is the source of the Jodhpur bandhej craft. It is the practise of utilising the tie-and-dye technique to print various designs on textiles.
- Udaipur Koftgari metal craft: The ancient Koftgari skill, used to create beautiful weapons, is practised by the metalworkers of Udaipur.
What Is a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag?
- A geographical indicator (GI) is a label applied to products with a particular geographic origin and characteristics or a reputation derived from that origin.
- An indication that a product is made in a certain location is necessary for a sign to be considered a GI.
- A GI is mainly a product made (crafts and industrial items), an agricultural product, or a natural product that comes from a certain geographic region.
- Geographical indications are typically used for agricultural products, foodstuffs, wine and spirit drinks, handicrafts, and industrial products.
- Once a product gets this tag, any person or company cannot sell a similar item under that name.
- This tag is valid for a period of 10 years following which it can be renewed.
- Any group of people, producers, organisations, or authorities created by or operating under the legislation are eligible to apply for GI.
- The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 seeks to provide for the registration and better protection of geographical indications relating to goods in India.
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