CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Shri Arun Goel today assumed charge as the new Election Commissioner (EC) of India. Chief Election Commissioner Shri Rajiv Kumar, who is currently in Nepal as International Observer for their ongoing national elections, personally called and congratulated Shri Arun Goel on his appointment.

Detailed explanation-2: -Article 324: Superintendence, direction and control of elections to be vested in an Election Commission. Article 325: No person to be ineligible for inclusion in, or to claim to be included in a special electoral roll on ground of religion, race, caste or sex.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Chief Election Commissioner of India is appointed by the President of India.