CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -An Electoral Literacy Club is a platform to engage school students through interesting activities and hands-on experience to sensitise them on their electoral rights and familiarise them with the electoral process of registration and voting. ELCs are also present in colleges and rural communities.

Detailed explanation-2: -States Election Commission in India are responsible for the following: Conducting elections for Municipal Corporations in State. Conducting elections for Municipal panchayats in State. Model code of conduct implemented in elections for local bodies.

Detailed explanation-3: -India. In India, publishing and updating of the electoral roll is the responsibility of the Election Commission of India, each state’s chief electoral officers, and each state’s election commission.

Detailed explanation-4: -It gives recognition to the national parties, state parties and regional parties. It sets limits on poll expenses. The commission prepare electoral rolls and update the voter’s list from time to time. Notifications of dates and schedules of election for filing nominations are issued by the commission.