Election Commission of India (ECI) Current Affairs, GK & News
ECI seeks restrictions on cash donations to political parties
The Chief Election Commissioner has written to the Union Law Ministry to limit anonymous political donations. He has provided several recommendations reduce election funding via black money. Key recommendations Disclose donations above Rs.2,000: Under the current rules, political parties are required to disclose all donations above Rs.20,000 through their contribution report. The EC recommends disclosure ..
Month: current affairs - september, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: black money • Chief Election Commissioner • Election Commission of India • Election Commission of India (ECI) • Elections in India • fight against black money • Indian black money
Election of the 14th Vice President of India
Election for the office of Vice President is being held on August 6, 2022. Office of Vice President is second highest constitutional office in India. M Venkaiah Naidu is the Vice President, currently. His term is scheduled to end on August 10, 2022. Important points to know; Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu was elected to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Election Commission of India (ECI) • Vice President Election • Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu • Vice President of India • Vice President of India: Eligibility
SBI: Authorisation to issue of Electoral Bonds
The Union Government authorised the State Bank of India (SBI) for issue of and encashing Electoral Bonds through its 29 Authorised Branches. What are Electoral Bonds? Electoral bonds are instruments through which anyone can donate money to political parties. Electoral Bonds are valid for fifteen calendar days from the date of issue and no payment ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Election Commission of India (ECI) • Electoral Bonds • Electoral Bonds Scheme • Representation of the Peoples Act 1951 • State Bank of India (SBI)
Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA)
India is elected as the new Chair of the Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA) for 2022-24. Who is the current chair of AAEA? Commission on Elections, Manila. When was India elected as chair of AAEA? India was unanimously elected as the Chair of AAEA at the meeting of the Executive Board and General Assembly ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: AAEA • ECI • Election Commission of India (ECI) • Elections in India
International Election Visitors Programme 2022
The virtual International Election Visitors Programme (IEVP) 2022 was hosted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for Election Management Bodies (EMBs) from nearly 32 countries and four international organisations. Overview: More than 150 EMB Delegates participating online were given an overview of the ongoing elections for Legislative Assemblies in Manipur, Goa, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Events Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
Topics: Election Commission of India (ECI) • Election Management Bodies • Goa • IEVP 2022 • International Election Visitors Programme • Manipur • Punjab • Uttar Pradesh • Uttarakhand
Changes proposed by J&K Delimitation Panel
Delimitation Commission proposed significant changes to the electoral map of Jammu and Kashmir, by carving out new constituencies. Key Points Delimitation Commission also redraw several of existing constituencies. The draft delimitation working paper has been rejected by National Conference (NC). It was second set of proposals, proposed by the Commission and was shared with five ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Changes proposed by J&K delimitation panel • Delimitation Commission • Delimitation in India • Election Commission of India (ECI)