Census 2027 Begins With First Digital Enumeration; Reference Date March 1, 2027; Under Ministry of Home Affairs

Census 2027: 40 Questions Notified Including Caste, COVID Vaccination & ID Proofs Under Census Act 1948

The Union Government has notified 40 questions for Census 2027, marking the first enumeration of caste (beyond SC/ST) in Independent India. The questionnaire also collects Aadhaar, voter ID, passport, mobile number, bank account details, and COVID vaccination data, expanding the scope of the Population Enumeration exercise.

RGI Adopts Open-Ended Caste Census Format; 46.7 Lakh Names Expected as in 2011

The Registrar General of India has decided to use an open-ended question for the caste census, avoiding a drop-down menu. This mirrors the 2011 SECC format that produced 46.7 lakh unverified caste names, raising concerns about data quality. The decision comes amid political pressure and RSS opposition to using state lists.

Census 2027 Disability Question: Only 9 of 21 RPwD Act Conditions Included, Critics Warn of Undercount

The Census 2027 disability question includes only 9 out of 21 conditions recognized under the RPwD Act 2016, excluding autism, specific learning disabilities, and others. Experts warn this will lead to a severe undercount, misallocation of funds, and invisibility of disabled persons, especially in remote areas where diagnosis infrastructure is lacking.

Census 2027 Population Enumeration Begins: 13 New Questions on Father, Mother, Birthplace Added

The Census 2027 population enumeration phase begins next month with 13 new or modified questions, including details of father, mother, and birthplace. This reflects the state's evolving priorities from colonial governance to welfare delivery, urbanisation, and social identity recognition.

Census 2027 Population Enumeration in Goa, UP, Punjab, Uttarakhand Begins Dec 1

Census 2027 population enumeration begins early in four poll-bound states (Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand) from December 1, 2026, ahead of their Assembly elections in early 2027. This strategic scheduling allows the government to complete the decadal census exercise before the Model Code of Conduct kicks in.

Census 2027 Questionnaire: 14 New Questions, 8 Link to NPR, Trigger CAA-NRC Controversy

The Census 2027 questionnaire has reignited the CAA-NRC controversy by including 8 questions from the NPR schedule, raising concerns over privacy and citizenship verification. This is crucial for exams as it tests understanding of the NPR, NRC, CAA linkage, and constitutional provisions on citizenship.

Bihar, Jharkhand Sign Sone River Water MoU; Marks 4th Inter-State Water Agreement in 2026 under Cooperative Federalism

Bihar and Jharkhand signed an MoU for sharing Sone river water, resolving a long-pending dispute. This is the fourth inter-state water agreement in 2026, highlighting the government's push for cooperative federalism. The agreement will benefit lakhs of farmers in Bihar and Jharkhand districts.

MHA Extends AFSPA in Parts of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal for 6 Months from Oct 1

The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 in specified areas of Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh for six months from October 1, 2026. Key data for prelims: In Manipur, 13 police stations across 5 districts are excluded from the disturbed area declaration; in Nagaland, AFSPA applies to 9 districts. This news is crucial for understanding the balance between security and civil liberties in disturbed areas.