CURRENT AFFAIRS

2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The government has decided to give proxy voting rights to over _________ million non-resident Indians (NRIs) spread across the world.
A
20
B
25
C
10
D
15
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India. In 2003, India’s People’s Representative Act was amended to allow armed forces personnel to appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf.

Detailed explanation-2: -A proxy vote is a ballot cast by one person or firm for a company’s shareholder who can’t attend a meeting, or who doesn’t want to vote on an issue. Prior to a company’s annual meeting, eligible shareholders may receive voting and proxy information before a shareholder vote.

Detailed explanation-3: -A way for shareholders to vote for corporate directors and on other matters affecting the company without having to personally attend the meeting.

Detailed explanation-4: -Unless an association’s governing documents provide otherwise, a proxy may be granted to anyone, not just another owner. However, many associations’ Bylaws do require that a proxy may be granted only to another owner.

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