Who is a famous activist in India?
1. Medha Patkar: Medha Patkar is a prominent social activist of our country who works on a variety of major political and economic issues that affect tribals, Dalits, farmers, labourers, and women in India who are victims of injustice.
Who is father of sociology?
Auguste Comte
Auguste Comte, in full Isidore-Auguste-Marie-François-Xavier Comte, (born January 19, 1798, Montpellier, France—died September 5, 1857, Paris), French philosopher known as the founder of sociology and of positivism.
Who fought for RTI Act?
Aruna Roy is a leader of the Right to Information movement in India through the MKSS and the National Campaign for People’s Right to Information (NCPRI), which was finally successful with the passage of the Right to Information Act in 2005.
Why did Comte create sociology?
Comte hoped to unify all the sciences under sociology. He believed sociology held the potential to improve society and direct human activity, including the other sciences. His ambition to unify the sciences was not unique. He also studied the trends in society which do not change, which is known as social statics.
Who established RTI in India?
The RTI Bill was passed by Parliament of India on 15 June 2005 and came into force with effect from 12 October 2005. Every day on an average, over 4800 RTI applications are filed….
| Right to Information Act, 2005 | |
|---|---|
| The Parliament of India | |
| Enacted by | Parliament of India |
| Enacted | 15-June-2005 |
| Assented to | 22-June-2005 |
Where did Daya Bai live as a child?
Daya Bai (born Mercy Mathew) is an Indian social activist from Kerala, working among the tribals of central India. She lives in Barul village of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh. Mercy Mathew, born in 1940, hails from a prosperous Christian family in Pala, Kerala. She had a happy childhood with a strong faith in God.
What was the recent incident with Daya Bai?
The recent incident where Daya Bai faced verbal abuse on a KSRTC bus, leading to the suspension of two KSRTC employees has been the talk of the town for some time. Apart from the obvious discussions about the incident itself, it also put a spotlight on Daya Bai, introducing her to many of the youngsters in Kerala.
When did Daya Bai get Good Samaritan Award?
Daya Bai received the Vanitha Woman of the Year award in 2007. She was awarded with the Good Samaritan National Award (instituted by the Kottayam Social Service Society and Agape Movement, Chicago) in January 2012. Ottayal or ‘One Person,’ is an hour-long documentary on Daya Bai by Shiny Jacob Benjamin.