Notes and Study material for Exams
The Election Commission of India is an autonomous, quasi-judiciary constitutional body of India.It was established on 25 January 1950 under ARTICLE 324 of the Constitution of India. Originally the commission had only a Chief Election Commissioner. The commission presently consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners, appointed by the president. The President … Read more
Determinants and Nature of Indian Politics In a multilingual,multi cultural democratic set up like India,voting behaviour is dictated by a plethora of complex issues.From time and again it has been proved that Political Parties in India can not rely upon any particular factor to win the trust and confidence of the voters.Such is the complex … Read more
Delimitation Commission A delimitation commission is a body that is responsible for drawing up electoral boundaries. The commission is typically appointed by the government and is made up of independent experts. The commission’s task is to ensure that electoral boundaries are fair and representative. History of Delimitation Commissions The first delimitation commission was established in … Read more
What is the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO)? The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) is the head of the Election Commission of India (ECI). The CEO is responsible for the conduct of elections to the Parliament of India, the legislative assemblies of the states, and the Union Territories. The CEO also oversees the conduct of elections to … Read more
District Election Officer (DEO) A District Election Officer (DEO) is a government official responsible for conducting elections in a district. The DEO is appointed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and is responsible for all aspects of the electoral process, including voter registration, poll preparation, and election day management. The DEO is a key … Read more
Electronic Voting Machine An electronic voting machine (EVM) is a computer-based voting system that uses electronic means to record and tally votes. EVMs are used in many countries around the world, including India, the United States, and Brazil. EVMs have a number of advantages over traditional paper-based voting systems. They are faster and more efficient, … Read more
What is a Referendum? A referendum is a direct vote by the electorate on a particular issue or set of issues. It is a form of direct democracy, in which the people decide on a policy or law without the intervention of elected representatives. Referendums are often used to decide on controversial issues, such as … Read more
Election Petition An election petition is a legal action that is filed in court to challenge the results of an election. The purpose of an election petition is to determine whether the election was conducted fairly and whether the results are accurate. Election petitions are typically filed by candidates who lost an election. However, they … Read more
State Legislature A state legislature is the legislative body of a state or province. It is a unicameral or bicameral body that makes laws for the state. The state legislature is responsible for passing laws, approving the state budget, and confirming the governor’s appointments. The state legislature is made up of elected representatives from each … Read more
Motions in Parliament A motion is a proposal that is put forward for discussion or decision in a meeting. In Parliament, motions are used to initiate debate on a particular issue, to propose a change to the law, or to express the will of the House on a matter of public importance. Motions can be … Read more