UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 6 November 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: Polity Source: TH Context: The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has resurfaced in debate after alleged violations during the Bihar elections, where welfare cash disbursals under a newly launched scheme coincided with polling dates — raising questions about fairness and electoral ethics. About Model Code of Conduct (MCC): What it is? A set of …
Source: NIE Context: The Election Commission (EC) has invited political parties to discuss strengthening the electoral process amid allegations of electoral roll manipulation, duplicate EPIC numbers, and concerns over EVM-VVPAT reliability. These issues highlight the urgent need for electoral reforms to ensure free and fair elections. About Electoral Reforms: Legal Provisions for Electoral Reforms: Article …
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 …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE Context: The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has been enforced by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, beginning from the announcement of the election schedule until the declaration of results. This code regulates the behaviour of political parties …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Elections in India, RPA, Election Commission of India Source: TH Context: The article discusses the challenges in enforcing the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during election campaigning in India, and if there is a need for legalising it. Recent use of MCC by ECI: The ECI has recently taken …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Context: Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra has said that the Election Commission is ready to hold simultaneous elections or ‘One Nation, One Election’. Earlier this year, on National Voters’ Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address had raised the topics …
Topics Covered: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Model code of conduct: Context: In a complaint against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Trinamool Congress has alleged that his recent tour of Bangladesh amounts to a violation of the model code of conduct. Background: Mr. Modi visited Bangladesh to participate in the 50th anniversary …
Topics Covered: RPA related issues. Model code of conduct: Context: The State Election Commission (SEC) has sought an explanation from Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on the complaint that he had violated the model code of conduct with his announcement that COVID-19 vaccination will be provided free of cost to everyone in the State. A decision …
