CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The weekly program will cover all aspects of the Voter ecosystem and shall be broadcast every Friday on the All India Radio network. All the 52 themes are aimed at encouraging all eligible citizens and especially the young and first-time voters to vote and make an informed decision during the elections.

Detailed explanation-2: -Election Commission is independent and has a wide-range of powers which are: 1. EC takes decisions on every aspect of conduct and control of elections from the announcement of elections to the declaration of results. 2. It implements the Code of Conduct and punishes any candidate or party that violates it.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Article 324: Superintendence, direction and control of elections to be vested in an Election Commission.