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Voting Rights to NRIs

In News Recently, the Union government told the Supreme Court (SC) that it was considering ways to facilitate non-resident Indians (NRI), especially migrant labourers, to cast their votes remotely. Key Points About:  The Supreme Court disposed of the Petition stating that the Plea was filed in 2013 “at a stage when nothing was being done […]

Freebies by Political Parties

In News Recently, the Election Commission of India (ECI) replied to the Supreme Court (SC) in a PIL against freebies offered by the state parties. Argument favouring the Plea Violates constitutional provisions: The plea highlights that the promise of irrational freebies, which are not for public purposes, from public funds before election, violates Articles 14, […]

Commission to Examine the issue of Sub-categorization of OBCs

In News Recently, the Cabinet approved the Extension of term of the Commission constituted under Article 340 of the Constitution. About The Commission was constituted to examine the issue of Sub-categorization within Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the Central List. The extension is for 6 months beyond 31st July 2021 and upto 31st January 2022. […]

Appointment of Election Commissioners

In News Anup Chandra Pandey, a retired Uttar Pradesh cadre IAS officer, has been appointed to the post of Election Commissioner. About The President of India made the appointment. Following the elevation of Sushil Chandra as the Chief Election Commissioner, the position of an Election Commissioner was vacant since April 13.   Election Commission of […]

GST Council Meet

In News Recently, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has met after a gap of seven months due to the budget session and assembly elections. The GST Council met for the first time in the financial year 2021-22 and the last meeting was held in October 2020. Major Decisions Exemptions on Covid-related Supplies It […]

Appoint ECI Members Through Collegium

In News The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) filed a petition before the Supreme Court seeking the formation of a “neutral and independent collegium or selection committee” for the appointment of members of the Election Commission of India (ECI). About The plea emphasised that the appointments to the ECI on the ‘whims and fancies’ of […]

Issues in Model Code of Conduct of ECI

In News Recently, the elections in West Bengal and Assam have been marked by violations of the Model Code of Conduct About Model Code of Conduct The MCC is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission to regulate political parties and candidates prior to elections, to ensure free and fair elections. This code […]