Mains > Polity > Election > Electoral reforms
IN NEWS:
Recently, gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, brother Ashraf shot dead in Prayagraj.
WHAT IS CRIM...
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- Mains: Questions can be asked on implication of criminals in political affairs, various legislative and judicial measures taken in this regard etc.
- Prelims: Questions are expected on provisions with respect to 'Decriminalising Politics' in RPA, 1951 and Conduct of Election Rules, 1961 can be asked.
Mains > Polity > Institutions/Bodies > Electoral reforms
IN NEWS:
Recently, a five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court ruled that the appointment of the Chief El...
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- For prelims, Questions can be asked on Constitutional Provisions regarding appointment, removal and tenure of members Election Commission etc.
- For mains, Questions are expected on role of election commission in Indian democracy, issues associated with its functioning, measures needed to strengthen the institution etc.
Mains > Polity > Election > Electoral reforms
IN NEWS:
Recently, weeks ahead of general elections in certain states, the Central Government amended the Electora...
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- For mains, direct questions can be asked on provisions of RPA, electoral bonds and its criticism. The content can also be used in questions related to electoral reforms
- For prelims, questions on features of electoral bond scheme can be asked.
Mains > Polity > Election > Electoral reforms
IN NEWS:
The Congress is set for elections for the post of party president. This has revived the debate on whether...
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- For Mains, questions on RPA, 1951 and intra party democracy can be asked in GS 2.
- For Prelims, features of political parties, criteria for national and state parties, powers of election commission etc. can be asked.
- Extra reading: https://www.ilearncana.com/details/Regulating-Political-Parties/2570
Mains > Polity > Election > Electoral reforms
IN NEWS:
Recently, the Supreme Court has decided to set up a committee with representation from the Niti Aayog, th...
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- For Prelims, questions on Article 123 and other provisions of RPA can be asked.
- For Mains, questions on freebies can be asked in GS 2 (Features of RPA, Elections).
Mains > Polity > Election > Electoral reforms
WHY IN NEWS?
Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra recently said that Election Commission is fully prepared a...
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- Mains: Questions can be asked on need and significance of simultaneous election, challenges in its implementation etc.
- Prelims: Questions can be asked on Constitutional Provisions related to election process and election commission, salient features of RPA etc.
Mains > Polity > Judiciary > Electoral reforms
IN NEWS:
Amid a debate over financial viability of freebies and populist schemes announced by political parties vy...
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- For Mains, questions on freebies can be asked in GS 2 (Features of RPA, Elections).
- For Prelims, questions on Article 123 and other provisions of RPA can be asked.
Preliminary > Polity > Election > Electoral reforms
Why in news?
Parliament has passed the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021.
The Bill amends the Representation ...
Mains > Polity > Election > Electoral reforms
WHY IN NEWS?
A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and the National Election Watch claimed that...
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- Mains: Questions can be asked on issues with election funding in India, need and relevance of state funding elections, issues associated with it etc.
- Prelims: Questions can be asked on salient features of Representation of the People Act, 1950 and 1951.
Mains > Polity > Election > Electoral reforms
IN NEWS:
As the elections in four states and one Union territory in March-April are suspected to have contributed ...
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- Extra reading: http://ilearncana.com/details/One-Nation-One-Election/1534
- For Mains, the content can also be used in questions related to reforms in elections, election commissions, political parties etc.
- For Prelims, questions on the constitutional provisions, existing election process and election machinery, features and initiatives of election commission can be expected.
