Election Commission
Chief Election Commissioner
Chief Election Commissioner heads the Election Commission of India – the statutory body responsible for the conducting of free and fair elections to the national and state legislatures and of the President and Vice President. It is very difficult to ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
SC on Short Tenures of CECs
The Supreme Court of India recently called out the Central Government for the short tenure of the Chief Election Commissioners. The five-judge constitution bench was hearing a plea on insulating the office of chief election commissioner and election commissioners from ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Matdata Junction
The Chief Election Commissioner of India Rajiv Kumar launched the radio series “Matdata Junction”. Key facts Matdata Junction is a year-long voter awareness programme launched jointly by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the All India Radio (AIR). This ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
National Voters Day
Every year, the National Voters Day is celebrated on January 25. The day is celebrated to increase the enrolment of new voters in the country. Theme of National Voters Day 2022 Making elections Inclusive, Accessible and Participative Awards Every year, ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Sunil Arora, former CEC joins Advisory board of international democracy body
Former chief election commissioner (CEC) of India, Sunil Arora, has joined the board of advisers of the International Institute for Democracy & Electoral Assistance (IDEA). Key Points Sunil Arora has been selected as he brings rich leadership experience, skills and knowledge to contribute ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Sushil Chandra: Next Chief Election Commissioner
Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra recently took over as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India. About Sushil Chandra Sushil Chandra was appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner by the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind. He was appointed as ..