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SYLLABUS: GS 2:Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency & accountability and institutional and other measures. Focus: India is ranked 159 out of the 180 nations considered in the 2024 edition of the press freedom index, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? “India’s press freedom declines, says RSF index, citing concerns of political influence and harassment campaigns against critical journalists.” About RSF’s World Press Freedom Index Findings: India’s press freedom score dropped from 36.62 to 31.28 in the past year, as per Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Despite a slight improvement in rank from …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2- Elections in India and related reforms ,Election Commission of India Focus : The proposal of One Nation, One Election has garnered attention, sparking debates about its implications on national unity and regional loyalties. Introduction: India’s democratic landscape has been shaped by diverse linguistic tapestry and regional pride, where elections serve as pillars supporting …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3-Representation of people Act , 1951 and its analysis Focus : BJP’s uncontested win in Surat constituency, Gujarat. Explanation of how a candidate can be declared elected before polling according to Section 53(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. Source- GoI Introduction Uncontested Elections- Legal Framework and Procedure-Explanation of Section 53(3) …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Focus: The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Election Commission (EC) in response to a writ petition filed. The petition seeks a directive to mandatorily cross-verify the count in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with votes recorded in …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Supreme Court upholds Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), rejects plea for paper ballots, emphasising trust in electoral process. Source:wordpress Key Observations by the Supreme Court: The judgement highlighted the successful track record of EVMs since their introduction in 1982, underscoring their crucial role in India’s electoral process. It emphasised the need for …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Supreme Court asserts impossibility of EVM pre-programming, upholding its integrity and rejecting return to paper ballots. source:slideserve About the Control and Security Measures: Election officials have complete control over the polling process, ensuring its integrity and transparency. After the “CLOSE” button is pressed on the EVM control unit, no further voting …
Read MoreSource: GS-II : Governance, Constitution, Polity. Why in the news? Supreme Court’s decision on EVM paper trail verification sparks debate, reaffirms trust in electoral process. source:micoope Introduction: The recent ruling by the Supreme Court of India regarding the verification of paper trails in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) has sparked discussions and debates. This editorial aims …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court addresses EVM transparency concerns, emphasises microcontrollers’ impartiality, and queries Election Commission on machine functioning and security. source:toi Understanding Supreme Court Observations: The Supreme Court referred to microcontrollers in EVMs as “agnostic”, stating they do not recognize political parties or candidates, only the buttons pressed by voters. Justice Sanjiv …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Focus: India’s general elections commenced this week. Source: Qura Universal Adult Franchise refers to the right of every citizen of a country to cast a vote in elections irrespective of his/her …
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