Source: Indian Express Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the development of ECINET, a unified digital platform, to simplify and streamline election-related service. About ECINET ECINET is a comprehensive digital interface being created by the ECI to unify more than 40 existing mobile and web applications into a single, user-friendly platform. It …
Source: TH Context: The Supreme Court is hearing a petition by ADR seeking the immediate publication of booth-wise voting data (Form 17C) on the Election Commission’s website. About Form 17C: What it is: Form 17C is a mandatory election document that records booth-wise voter turnout and election results. Its parts: Part 1: Account of Votes …
Source: BS Context: Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, succeeding Rajiv Kumar. Also, Haryana Chief Secretary Dr Vivek Joshi appointed as new Election Commissioner. About Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India: What it is? The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) heads the Election Commission of India (ECI), ensuring …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 5 February 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Syllabus: Constitutional Bodies Source: IE Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has faced allegations of bias and erosion of neutrality, particularly in handling recent elections like Delhi 2025, raising concerns about its independence and transparency. About Election Commission of India (ECI) Constitutional Basis: Established under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution. Composition: A three-member body consisting of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and …
Source: News on Air Context: The 15th National Voters’ Day (NVD) is being celebrated across India on January 25, 2025, to mark the establishment of the Election Commission of India (ECI) on January 25, 1950. About 15th National Voters’ Day (NVD): Why celebrated: The day commemorates the establishment of the Election Commission of India (ECI) …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 2 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: IE Context: During the Haryana Assembly elections, Congress raised concerns about EVM battery life discrepancies, questioning why some EVMs showed 99% charge after polling About Electronic Voting Machine (EVM): Purpose: Portable device for conducting elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures, and local bodies, enabling electronic voting over traditional paper ballots. Key Features: Voting capacity: …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29 October 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Syllabus: Election expenditure Source: TH Context: Election spending in India often surpasses the limits set by the Election Commission of India (ECI), pointing to challenges like influence-peddling and inequitable representation. Comparatively, countries such as the U.S. and U.K. emphasize transparency and donor influence limitations to regulate election financing. Present laws governing election expenditure in India: …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Constitutional Bodies Source: Th Context: The recent swift appointment of two new Election Commissioners (after the resignation of resignation of Arun Goel) in India has sparked criticism due to concerns about the independence of the ECI and its selection process. The two officials are the first to be appointed under …
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Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: NEWSONAIR Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has developed an in-house software system through ‘ENCORE’ (Enabling Communications on Real-time Environment) to manage candidates and elections more efficiently. About ENCORE: About the Election Commission of India: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body that was …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Election Commission of India Source: TH Context: Recently, the government introduced a Bill that seeks to replace the Chief Justice of India with a cabinet minister nominated by the Prime Minister in the committee of selection for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners in India. …
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Introduction: The Election Commission of India has decided to set up a committee to explore the possibility of allowing migrant workers to vote remotely on a pilot basis. According to an ECI there needs to be a concerted effort to see problems faced by migrant workers in exercising their franchise. ECI had set up …
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Context: The attendance of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and his Election Commissioner (EC) colleagues at an “informal” meeting with the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister has brought renewed focus on the independence and impartiality of the Election Commission of India (ECI). The CEC’s initial hesitation when “summoned” was appropriate given that the ECI …
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Introduction: Elections bring the Election Commission of India (ECI) into sharp focus as this constitutional body superintends, directs and controls the conduct of elections. It is the constitutional duty of the ECI to ensure that the elections held are free and fair. Role of Election Commission of India: Election commission plays a vital …
Context: The Election Commission of India has for a while now been toying with the idea of further digitising the electoral infrastructure of the country. In furtherance of this, the Election Commission had, held an online conference in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency (“TNeGA”) and IIT Madras, through which they explored the possibility …
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Context: The Andhra Pradesh High Court has struck down an Ordinance promulgated by the AP government to curtail the tenure of the State Election Commissioner (SEC). The court also quashed an order appointing retired judge as the new State Election Commissioner and reinstated post of SEC to previous SEC Earlier, the state government had promulgated …
