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The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016

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The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 is a critical topic for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, particularly under GS Paper II (Social Justice and Governance) . It replaced the PwD Act of 1995 to comply with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). Key Highlights of the RPwD Act, 2016 1. Expanded Definition of Disability The Act increased the number of recognized disabilities from 7 to 21.   Added Disabilities : Cerebral Palsy, Dwarfism, Muscular Dystrophy, Acid Attack victims, Speech and Language disability, Specific Learning Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Chronic Neurological conditions (Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s), Blood Disorders (Haemophilia, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell disease), and Multiple Disabilities.   The Central Government maintains the power to add more types of disabilities to this list. 2. Rights and Entitlements  ✅  Education : Children with "benchmark disabilities...
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The Nobel Prize: India’s Story of Inspiration and Global Impact

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Every October, the world watches as the Nobel Prize winners are announced, celebrating the highest achievements in human knowledge, compassion, and creativity. For more than a century, this extraordinary honor has been a beacon of hope—fueling dreams, opening doors, and changing lives across the globe.   A Legacy Born in 1901 The Nobel Prize was born from the vision of Alfred Nobel, a pioneering inventor who wanted the brightest minds to be recognized for their incredible contributions. Since 1901, six categories—Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economics— have become the world’s most revered stages for innovation and humanity’s progress.   The Numbers Behind Greatness ⚜️ Over 1,000 laureates have been honored worldwide. ⚜️ Physics, Medicine, and Chemistry remain the most awarded fields. ⚜️ The Peace Prize shines a spotlight on hope, peace, and human rights. ⚜️ India proudly counts 9 Nobel laureates across categories ranging from Literature to E...
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