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"Exit polls" and "Post-Poll Survey": Are both same?

May 14, 2014

Although both the two terms “Exit polls” and “Post-Poll Survey” are used in the same context i.e. prediction of elections, there is a technical difference between the two. Exit polls are done outside the polling stations immediately after voters exit ..

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President approves dissolution of Andhra Pradesh assembly

April 30, 2014

President Pranab Mukherjee gave his assent for dissolution of the Andhra Pradesh assembly and a fresh proclamation for central rule in Andhra Pradesh. [icon name=”icon-question-sign”]Why President’s rule was imposed in AP? President’s rule was imposed in Andhra Pradesh on March 1, 2014 after CM of the ..

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EC: Messages on blogs, social media not to be treated as political advertisements

April 11, 2014

The Election Commission (EC) held that any political message in the form of comments, pics, videos or messages on blogs, social media would not be treated as a political advertisement. Thus, these don’t need any pre-certification and are not subject ..

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“Polling at your fingertips”- SMS based service launched in Meghalaya

April 1, 2014

In order to help voters to locate their respective polling stations, the Election Commission launched an SMS based service “Polling at your fingertips” in Shillong, Meghalaya. SMS service “Polling at your fingertips”: Voters have to type their Elector’s Photo Identity Card (EPIC) ..

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“Dendroid” -Android Malware targeting Indian Users

March 29, 2014

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) warned about a currently active Dendroid malware campaign that is spreading across India, targeting Android users. About Android Malware “Dendroid” Belongs to deadly ‘Trojan’ family. Created by modifying the required permissions by any ..

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“Jammu and Kashmir”- First state to declare all Election booths as No Smoking Zones

March 28, 2014

Jammu and Kashmir became the first state in the country to declare all election booths in the Lok Sabha polls 2014 as no smoking zones. It will be mandatory for all election booths to display the warning ‘No Smoking Area ..

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BofA-ML pricks poll bubble: India’s growth depends on global cycle

March 27, 2014

As per the American brokerage Bank of America-Merrill Lynch (BofA-ML) report titled, ‘Will markets be third time lucky? Three big ifs: Polls, the El Nino, and the dollar’, the global economic cycle drives growth far more than who rules in ..

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“Nirbheek”- India's first gun for women

March 26, 2014

A 6-shot cylinder revolver, “Nirbheek” is the India’s first gun for women to defend themselves. This 0.32 bore light weight revolver is designed and manufactured to give tribute to December 2012 gang-rape victim Nirbhaya.  About India’s ‘handgun for women’ – ..

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Lok Sabha elections 2014: EC issued detailed guidelines for political ads on social networking sites

March 23, 2014

In a bid to curb paid news in the Lok Sabha elections 2014, the Election Commission issued detailed guidelines to social networking sites on posting of election related matters. The guidelines will be applicable to a range of Internet-based social ..

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Union Government mulls to build 200 low cost airports

March 19, 2014

The Government of India (GoI) announced to build 200 low cost airports in the next 20 years. Objective: To expand connectivity to Tier-II and Tier-III cities. Benefit: The development of low-frills airports will significantly reduce the cost of operations. Plan of Aviation ..

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