Machine Readable Electoral Rolls in India: The Opposition have demanded machine-readable electoral rolls from the Election Commission (EC), arguing that searchable formats are vital to detect duplicate or fraudulent entries. Machine-Readable Electoral Rolls is Rolls provided in text-searchable format (text-PDF or Excel/CSV) instead of image-only PDF. Allows computers to index, search, and analyse voter data […]
Tag: 22nd Aug 2025
India’s Democracy and the Migrant Citizen Crisis
India’s Democracy and the Migrant Citizen Crisis: Nearly 3.5 million voters (4.4% of Bihar’s electorate), mostly migrants, have been deleted from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), raising concerns of systemic migrant disenfranchisement ahead of elections.Migrant Disfranchisement refers to the exclusion of migrant workers from exercising their right to vote either in their […]
Mercator Projection Map
Mercator Projection Map: The African Union (AU) has endorsed a global campaign to replace the Mercator projection map with one that depicts Africa’s true size. Mercator Projection Map it is A cylindrical map projection, introduced in 1569. Designed for navigation allows sailors to follow a straight line of constant compass bearing.Developed by: Gerardus Mercator (1512–1594), […]
At least 50 people were killed and 60 abducted in Nigeria after gunmen attacked a mosque
At least 50 people were killed and 60 abducted in Nigeria after gunmen attacked a mosque: At least 50 people were killed and 60 abducted after gunmen attacked a mosque and homes in Katsina state, northwest Nigeria during dawn prayers. Nigeria is Situated on the western coast of Africa. Capital: Abuja (since 1991). Neighbouring Nations: […]
EPFO records highest-ever payroll addition in June 2025
EPFO records highest-ever payroll addition in June 2025: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recorded its highest-ever monthly net payroll addition of 21.89 lakh members in June 2025. This is the largest monthly increase since EPFO began releasing formal payroll data in April 2018. The surge is attributed to a rise in employment opportunities, increased […]
West Bengal Launches ‘Shramshree’ Scheme
West Bengal Launches ‘Shramshree’ Scheme: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched the Shramshree Scheme, a first-of-its-kind state welfare initiative aimed at supporting Bengali migrant workers returning home after facing alleged linguistic discrimination and harassment in other states. The scheme offers ₹5,000 monthly aid for up to one year or until the worker secures a […]
Mohamed Salah becomes the first player to win the PFA Player of the Year award three times
Mohamed Salah becomes the first player to win the PFA Player of the Year award three times: Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has made footballing history by becoming the first player ever to win the PFA Player of the Year award three times. Announced on Tuesday, this latest accolade adds to Salah’s remarkable season, during which he […]
International Day of Remembrance 2025
International Day of Remembrance 2025: The world observes the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, now in its eighth year. This solemn day offers an opportunity to remember the innocent lives lost to acts of terrorism, honor the resilience of survivors, and renew our collective commitment to peace, justice, and […]
