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Supreme Court Notice on Irrational Freebies
The Supreme Court of India recently issued a notice to the union government, a few state governments and also to the Election Commission of India. The ECI has stated lack of power as the reason in response. What is the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Legal & Constitution 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
Guru Ravidas Jayanti and Punjab Elections
The Guru Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated on Magh Poornima, that is, on the new moon day of the Magh month. It is celebrated all over India. About Ravidas Ravidas was a social reformer and a spiritual man. He is popular ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Rise in Election Expenses Limit
Election Commission of India (ECI) has enhanced election expenditure ceiling for candidates in assembly constituencies, ahead of assembly elections across five states. Key Points ECI enhanced election expenditure from the existing Rs 20 lakh to Rs 28 lakh and from Rs 28 lakh ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
CEC: Participation of female voters in India exceeds men
The Election Commission of India (ECI) hosted an international webinar, in New Delhi on the theme “Enhancing electoral participation of Women, Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) & Senior citizen Voters: Sharing Best Practices and New Initiatives”. Highlights In the webinar, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
11th Annual Meeting of the Forum of Election Management Bodies of South Asia
11th Annual meeting of the Forum of the Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA) for the year 2021 was inaugurated by Chief Election Commissioner of India & Chairman of FEMBoSA, Sushil Chandra. Key Points He was accompanied by Election ..