What is an exit poll?
• An exit poll is a post-election survey which tends to predict the mood of the nation.
• It's an opinion poll showing how many seats a political party will likely win.
• It must be noted that exit polls are not same as the official elections results.
• When will Exit polls be released?
• Exit polls can be released by media houses only after the voting ends for an election.

• Methods of conducting:
• Exit polls are taken immediately after voters have cast their ballots.

• Legal Regulations:
• It is regulated by Section 126A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
• This law stipulates that no person shall conduct or publish exit polls via print or electronic media, or disseminate the results in any manner, during a period specified by the Election Commission.
• Any person who contravenes the provisions of the Section 126A shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with a fine or with both.

With reference to the Colombo Process, consider the following statements:
1. It is a Regional Consultative Process which provides an important platform for consultations on enhancing trade agreements between Asian countries.
2. The process is non-binding, and decision-making is by consensus.
3. India has been a member of the Colombo Process since its inception.

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Colombo Process:
• It is a Regional Consultative Process and it provides an important platform for consultations on the management of overseas employment and contractual labour for countries of origin in Asia. 
• It serves as a forum for the exchange of best practices on overseas employment.

• Membership:
• It comprises 12 Member States of Asia (countries of origin of migrant workers).

• Members: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. 

• India has been a member of the Colombo Process since its inception in 2003.

• Objectives:
• Share experiences, lessons learned and best practices in labour migration management.
• Consult on issues faced by migrants, countries of origin, and countries of destination, and propose practical solutions for the well-being of overseas workers.
• Optimize development benefits from organized overseas employment and enhance dialogues with countries of destination.
• Review and monitor the implementation of the recommendations and identify further steps of action.

• The process is non-binding, and decision-making is by consensus.

• The process is coordinated through the Permanent Missions of Member States at the United Nations in Geneva. 
• The process is governed by Ministerial Consultations wherein recommendations and action plans are discussed and adopted by the Ministers of the participating countries.

• The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has provided technical support to the Colombo Process since its inception and serves as its Secretariat.

Consider the following statements with reference to the Controller General of Accounts (CGA):
1. CGA, in the Department of Expenditure, is the Principal Accounting Adviser to the Government of India.
2. The CGA is responsible for exchequer control and internal audits for the central government.

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Postal-Ballot.pdfPostal Ballots

In the context of the Lok Sabha elections in India, a postal ballot is a method that allows eligible voters to cast their votes by mail rather than in person at a polling station. This system is used to ensure that voters who cannot physically be present at their designated polling stations on election day are still able to participate in the electoral process.

For the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the postal ballot is typically used by:

1. Service Voters: Members of the armed forces, paramilitary forces, and government employees serving abroad.

2. Voters on Election Duty: Election officials and security personnel who are assigned duties at polling stations other than where they are registered to vote.

3. Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities: Voters who are above a certain age ( 85 years and above) and those with disabilities, allowing them easier access to voting without the need to travel to a polling station.

4. COVID-19 Positive Patients:

The total food grain production is estimated at 3288.52 LMT, which is 211.00 LMT more than the average food grain production of the last 5 years. Total rice production in 2022-23 is estimated at 1367.00 LMT as compared to 1357.55 LMT, showing an increase of 9.45 LMT. Wheat production is estimated at 1129.25 LMT, which is 23.71 LMT more than last year's wheat production.

Final Tally of 18th Loksabha election in BIHAR.
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Total Lok Sabha seats – 543
Required for majority -272

1⃣NDA-291(45%)
NDA's largest party BJP secured 240 seats.

2⃣INDIA alliance -234(42%)
(Seat increased to +107 in 2024)

INDIA alliance biggest party Congress - won 100 seats.

Indian Army's Major Radhika Sen has been conferred with the ‘UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year' award by UN Secretary-General Mr António Guterres in New York for her outstanding service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Her dedication and courage highlight the invaluable role of women peacekeepers in contributing towards a better world. She truly embodies the ethos of commitment and compassion of the Indian peacekeepers around the world. 🇮🇳

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