Key Points:
i.The most backward classes include Gurjars, Raika-Rabari, Gadiya-Lohars, Banjara and Gadariya.
ii.The amendment was made following the demands of the candidate of more backward classes to change the reservation percentage in the state judicial service to 5% instead of 1%.
Background:
The government passed the Rajasthan Backward Classes Amendment Act in 2019 to provide 5% reservation to the MBC community.
About Rajasthan:
Chief Minister– Ashok Gehlot
Governor– Kalraj Mishra
Capital– Jaipur
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i.Union Cabinet Approves Term Extension Of Commission To Examine Sub-Categorization Of OBCs till Jan 31, 2021.
ii.The Union cabinet approved amending the six-decade old Essential Commodities Act (ECA), 1955 following the announcement made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman It will be amended to attract investments into the farm sector.