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Judiciary–Election Commission Appointment Debate Intensifies Why in the News ? The Supreme Court questioned the speedy appointment of Election Commissioners compared to delays in appointing Supreme Court judges while hearing petitions challenging the CEC and EC (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023. Supreme Court’s Key Observations : The Supreme Court remarked …
Read MoreSC HEARS CHALLENGE TO CEC APPOINTMENT LAW Why in the News? Supreme Court of India observed that the Chief Justice of India’s role in appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners was only a temporary arrangement until Parliament enacted a law, similar to interim measures in the Vanashakti judgment regarding environmental compliance. The Court …
Read MoreSupreme Court Rules on Voter Eligibility, Biometric Debate Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India ruled that individuals under electoral roll scrutiny cannot vote in West Bengal elections and agreed to examine biometric voting systems, raising key issues of electoral integrity, inclusion, and technological reforms. The Court rejected any ex post regularization …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Election Commission of India (ECI) has de-listed 474 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) for non-compliance, mainly for not contesting elections in the last six years. With this, a total of 808 RUPPs have been removed in two months. This move is part of the EC’s efforts to implement transparency …
Read MoreTHE ECI’S LACK OF TRANSPARENCY IS WORRYING Why in the news? On June 24, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Bihar voter list, covering verification of nearly 8 crore voters. The decision was taken without prior public information or consultation, raising transparency concerns. The ECI also stated …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Focus: INDIA’S GDP DATA was keenly awaited, coming on the back of sovereign rating outlook upgrade by S&P and just days before the union election results are out. Source: Hindu India’s economy demonstrated an impressive growth rate of …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Focus: THE RELEASE OF the factsheet of the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) has sparked a flurry of activ-ity Source: Hindu According to World Bank, Poverty is pronounced deprivation in well-being, and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Election Commission of India releasing the absolute number of votes cast in each constituency for the first five phases of the Lok Sabha election, amidst demands for greater transparency in voter turnout data and concerns over potential manipulation. About ECI : Constitutional Body: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-II: Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies. Why in the news? Election weather challenges prompt calls for weather-friendly schedules to maximise participation and democracy’s health in India. source:Indiatoday Focus: General elections in India are pivotal moments for democracy, showcasing the collective voice of the people. With a record number of eligible voters, these elections …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-II: Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies. Powers, Functions, and Responsibilities of Constitutional Bodies. Why in the news ? Inadequacies in India’s Model Code of Conduct prompt calls for reform to address contemporary electoral challenges and ensure fairness. source:courseguide Introduction: Nehru’s “The Discovery of India” discusses the challenges of democracy and elections. The Model …
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