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 ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024 • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences

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). ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs