Notes and Study material for Exams
The Protection Of Civil Rights Act, 1955 (No. 22 of 1955) The practice of untouchability in Citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States. (B) Guarantee all citizens equal protection under the law. (C) Outlaw discrimination based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. (D) All of the above. The Civil … Read more
The Election Commission of India is vested with the responsibility of conducting Elections to House of People and State Legislative Assemblies whereas the State Election Commission with the conduct of elections to Rural and Urban Local Bodies in the State. ARTICLE 243K of The Constitution Of India provides for the State Election Commission.The superintendence, direction and control … Read more
The Protection of civil Rights Act, 1955 (No. 22 of 1955) The practice of untouchability in Numerous policies and laws have been made over the years to tackle the issue of untouchability. This Study attempts at studying one legislative attempt in this regard, viz., the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 (PCRA). The basic difficulties … Read more
Policy alternatives Public-Private Sector PARTNERSHIP (PPP) Public-private partnerships between a government agency and private-sector company can be used to finance, build and operate projects, such as public transportation networks, parks and convention centers. Financing a project through a public-private partnership can allow a project to be completed sooner or make it a possibility … Read more
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
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
Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS) The Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS) is a system that allows voters to cast their ballots electronically, using a secure online platform. The system was developed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in order to make voting more accessible to voters who are unable to vote 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
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