Census 2027 to Collect Caste Data, Reveal Key Trends: MMR at 88, Child Sex Ratio 929, Literacy Gap 14.4%

Uttar Pradesh to Conduct Caste Enumeration Alongside 2026 Census Under Ordinary Residence Principle

The Uttar Pradesh census director has confirmed the state's upcoming census will include caste enumeration. This is a significant administrative move with major implications for social justice, policy formulation, and political representation in India's most populous state.

Census 2027 Launched as India's First Digital Census, Includes Caste Enumeration and Forest Villages for First Time

The first phase of India's first digital Census 2027 has been launched in Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant shift in data collection methodology. The exercise, crucial for data-driven planning, includes for the first time the enumeration of caste and forest villages, providing a more comprehensive demographic and social database for policy formulation.

Census 2027: Caste Data After 1951, NRI Exclusion & Digital Enumeration for Lok Sabha Delimitation

The 2027 Census will be India's first fully digital enumeration, incorporating caste data for the first time since Independence. Its population figures will be used for the next Lok Sabha delimitation, raising critical questions about the exclusion of 1.58 crore Non-Resident Indians and the challenges of self-enumeration.

Census 2027 to Include Caste Enumeration for First Time Since 1931, SC Dismisses Petition Against It

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition against the caste census, a part of the delayed Census 2027. This marks the first nationwide caste enumeration since 1931, a significant shift in India's approach to caste data for welfare and representation, while reigniting the debate on creating a casteless society.

Census 2027 Launches Digital Self-enumeration on May 17, Adds 4 New Questions on Internet, Smartphone, Water, Cereal

India's first digital Census in 15 years begins with voluntary self-enumeration from May 17, introducing four new socio-economic indicators. This landmark data collection, crucial for policy formulation and governance, will be followed by mandatory door-to-door enumeration in June. Aspirants must note the new questions, legal backing, and technological shift.

Women's Reservation Law (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam 2023) Passed with 454 Ayes, Linked to Delimitation and Census

The article traces the decades-long legislative journey of the women's reservation law, culminating in the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam passed in 2023 with 454 votes. This is a critical polity update for aspirants, covering constitutional amendments, the political debate over 'quota within quota' for OBC women, and the implementation link to delimitation and census.

SC: DNA Test Disproving Paternity Overrides Section 112 of Evidence Act, 1872; Directs Delhi Child Welfare Intervention

The Supreme Court ruled that a conclusive DNA test disproving paternity overrides the legal presumption of legitimacy under Section 112 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, absolving the man from child maintenance. Crucially, the Court balanced this by directing state child welfare authorities to assess and ensure the child's well-being, highlighting the judiciary's role in reconciling scientific truth with social protection.

Women's Reservation Bill 2026 Defeated in Lok Sabha; Nari Shakti Vandan Act 2023 Awaits Implementation Based on Census & Delimitation

The recent defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which sought to implement 33% reservation for women in legislatures, has reignited the debate on political representation. This news is critical for aspirants as it connects the historical legislative journey, the 2023 Nari Shakti Vandan Act, and the constitutional framework (Articles 15, 330A, 332A) in a single current affairs issue.