CIC recommends DoPT include sub-caste data in UPSC results to broaden reach of affirmative action
Current AffairsConstitutional LawThe Central Information Commission (CIC) has recommended that the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) include sub-caste data in UPSC results to broaden the reach of affirmative action. The move is intended to improve the representation of marginalized communities in the civil services. The CIC's recommendation highlights the need to ensure that affirmative action policies are effective and reach the intended beneficiaries.