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EC Introduces Aadhaar-Linked E-Sign for Voter Verification Amidst Global Challenges Why in the News ? The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a new e-sign feature on its ECINet portal and app to strengthen voter roll integrity. It mandates Aadhaar-based OTP verification for addition, deletion, and correction of voter details to prevent fraudulent entries. …
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 MoreEC Launches Real-Time Voter Turnout Reporting System Why in the News? The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a tech-driven system to provide real-time updates on voting turnout, aimed at ensuring transparency and reducing delays. This system, which includes the new VTR App and ECINET App, will be deployed ahead of the upcoming Bihar …
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 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 …
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 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: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear petitions for 100% verification of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips against Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) counts, spotlighting concerns over election transparency …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Supreme Court scheduled hearings for VVPAT verification pleas, addressing concerns over vote accuracy and transparency in elections. source:researchgate About Supreme Court Hearing on VVPAT Verification: The Supreme Court scheduled a hearing for pleas advocating the cross-verification of votes with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) on April 16. Justices Sanjiv …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Supreme Court’s verdict on electoral bonds revealed 55 firms exceeded donation cap, contributing ₹1,377.9 crore to ruling BJP. source:slideserve Analysis of Electoral Bond Donations: Following the verdict, an analysis was conducted on electoral bond data from 385 companies. Donations totaled ₹5,362.2 crore, primarily directed towards the ruling BJP. Out of these, …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2 : Separation of Power , Local Self Governance. Why in the News? The editorial primarily focuses on highlighting the issues and challenges faced in conducting municipal elections in India. It underscores the need for standardized election procedures, enhanced oversight mechanisms, and the adoption of modern voting systems to ensure transparency, fairness, and …
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