CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state has planned to test voter identification through a face recognition applicationin municipal elections?
A
Odisha
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Telangana
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Election Commission is regarded as the guardian of elections in the country. In every election, it issues a Model Code of Conduct for political parties and candidates to conduct elections in a free and fair manner.

Detailed explanation-2: -Voter-verifiable paper audit trail was first used in an election in India in September 2013 in Noksen (Assembly Constituency) in Nagaland. VVPAT along with EVMs was used on a large-scale for the first time in India, in 10 assembly seats out of 40 in 2013 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election.

Detailed explanation-3: -Polling and Counting of Votes The day when the voters cast or ‘poll’ their vote is called the election day. The voting is done in the following manner. 1. Every person whose name is on the voters’ list can go to a nearby ‘polling booth’.

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