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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Appointment to various Constitutional Posts, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies Source: IE Direction: The article covers the process and apparatus involved during the counting of votes once polling is over. Context: As Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh wait for the results of their Assembly elections, we will …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act Source: IE Direction: As exit polls are always in news in India, the article discusses all aspects of exit polls – meaning, regulatory backing, significance, and criticism. Context: Exit polls for the Gujarat elections are now available, as the results of …
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GS Paper 4 Syllabus: Application of Ethics/Governance/ Source: Indian Express Direction: Examples from already serving bureaucrats or the ones who have worked towards bringing reforms in society add value to your answer. This can be used as a way forward in GS -2 Electoral reforms/ Ethics – upright public servant. Context: The Supreme …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Appointment to various Constitutional Posts, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies Source: TH Direction: The article adds points to yesterday’s previous article, highlighting why ECI needs reforms and is way ahead. Context: According to the Supreme Court, an Election Commissioner should be someone who can take a stand …
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GS Paper II Syllabus : Constitutional bodies (powers, functions and responsibilities) Source: Indian Express Directions: This Article has been taken from the Indian Express . Go through it once, you can use it for value addition . Context: Election Commission had signed MoUs with over 1,000 corporate houses undertaking to monitor the “electoral …
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GS paper 2 Syllabus: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Source: The Hindu Directions: Kee a note on ECI, delimitation commission and voting rights. Context: As per the J&K Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), anyone “who is living ordinarily in J&K” can avail of the opportunity to get enlisted as a voter in the Union …
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GS paper 2 Syllabus: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Source: The Hindu Directions: Kee a note on ECI, delimitation commission and voting rights. Context: The J&K Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), announced that anyone “who is living ordinarily in J&K” can avail the opportunity to get enlisted as a voter in the Union Territory …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Elections Source: ThePrint Context: The issue of holding simultaneous parliamentary and Assembly polls has been referred to the Law Commission so that a practicable roadmap and framework can be worked out. In its draft report, the 21st Law Commission had said it was convinced that “there exists a viable environment, …
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GS Paper 2: Syllabus: Important International Institutions. Context: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently said that India looks forward to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) by overcoming political impediments. About NSG: The 48-member NSG is an elite club of countries that deals with the trade-in nuclear technology and fissile materials besides contributing …
GS Paper 2: Syllabus: Prelims: International Relations/Institutions. Mains: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. Context: France has reiterated its commitment to support India’s bid for permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council and New Delhi’s entry into the Nuclear Suppliers’ Group. The demand has been supported by: Four out …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International Institutions. Context: Liechtenstein is convening the UN General Assembly to debate a draft resolution — backed by the US — requiring the five permanent members of the UN Security Council (Russia, China, US, UK and France) to justify their use of the veto. Background: The demand …
By Mamatha Govianu Majority of the nations and their governments strive for the Development and welfare of its people. In a democratic setup such as ours It is our politicians- the representatives- the law makers, and the people who lay foundation for the development. And it is the Election Commission which is vested under Article …
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