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Why 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 MoreA PATH FORWARD Syllabus: GS 2: Transparency & Accountability, Government Policies & Interventions, Elections Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies Why in the News? The recent Supreme Court verdict on electoral bonds has ignited widespread discussions regarding the transparency and integrity of political funding in India. Source: UGI Contextual Background: Prime …
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? EC mandates disclosure of publishers and printers for political hoardings to ensure transparency and accountability in campaign communications. Understanding Crackdown on Anonymous Political Hoardings: The Election Commission (EC) has taken action against anonymous political hoardings, requiring disclosure of publishers’ and printers’ names for accountability. This move aims to regulate campaign financing …
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 MoreWhy in the news ? Nalbari district in Assam promotes women’s voting, led by female officers, aiming to bridge the gender gap in voter turnout. Understanding the District’s Efforts to Promote Gender Parity: Nalbari district in western Assam launches an initiative to boost women’s voter turnout. District administration led by female officers including DC, SP, …
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