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In August 2024, the Central Government introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to provide reservation for which group in the Goa Legislative Assembly?
Question

In August 2024, the Central Government introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to provide reservation for which group in the Goa Legislative Assembly?

A.

Economically weaker section

B.

Scheduled Tribes

C.

Transgender people

D.

Women

Correct option is B

The Correct Answer is: (b) Scheduled Tribes
Explanation:
On August 5, 2024, the Central Government introduced the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha.
The bill proposes to empower the Election Commission to amend the Delimitation Order of 2008.
Information Booster:
  • Introduced By :Minister of State for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal.

  • Introduced On: August 5, 2024

  • Current Scenario: Goa Assembly has 40 seats, with 1 seat reserved for Scheduled Castes and none for Scheduled Tribes.

  • Reason for Reservation: Significant increase in ST population due to inclusion of communities like Kunbi, Gawda, and Velip in the ST list.

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