Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: ECI
Context: ECI will use IT measures for election to the Legislative Assembly of Karnataka.
New technology being used:
- cVIGIL Application (for filing Model Code of Conduct Violation)
- Suvidha Portal (allows online nomination, Permission etc for political parties and candidates)
- GARUDA (Geographical Asset Reconnaissance Unified Digital App)—It helps in coordination between Booth Level officers (BLOs)
Other Proposed technological Reforms
- Using blockchain technology to enable remote/e-voting
- Linking of Aadhaar with voter ID
- Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS)
- A voter verification systemthat uses biometric software, such as facial recognition
About ECI
The Election Commission of India (formed 25th January 1950; HQ: New Delhi) is a 3-member constitutional autonomous body to conduct and regulate elections to the offices of the President and Vice-President of India, Parliament, State Legislative Assemblies and Legislative councils
Prelims Links
Consider the following statements: (UPSC 2017)
- The Election Commission of India is a five-member body.
- Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections.
- Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised political parties.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 3 only
Ans: D
