75 delegates from 23 countries participate in the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP) hosted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in New Delhi.
- Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar highlights India’s role in global democracy, emphasizing voluntary registration and voting, with the ECI promoting participation through awareness programs.
- The scale of India’s electoral process is emphasized, with 970 million eligible voters and over 15 million polling personnel expected to be involved across 1 million polling stations.
- Briefings cover various aspects of the Indian General Elections 2024, including Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT), IT initiatives, and media and social media’s role.
- Delegates will visit six states to observe polling and preparedness in different constituencies, with the programme ending on May 9, 2024.
- The delegation, comprises representatives from countries such as Bhutan, Mongolia, Australia, Madagascar, Fiji, among others, along with participation from organizations like the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and media teams from Bhutan and Israel.
Q.: How many countries’ representatives participated in the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP) hosted by the Election Commission of India (ECI)?
a) 75
b) 23
c) 6
d) 15
Ans : b) 23
Q.: Who is the Chief Election Commissioner of India as on May 2024.
A) Sunil Arora
B) Sushil Chandra
C) Om Prakash Rawat
D) Rajiv Kumar
Ans : D) Rajiv Kumar
