Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance.

Main Examination: General Studies-II: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.

What’s the ongoing story: The Opposition Friday submitted a fresh notice in Rajya Sabha seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, listing nine charges of “proven misbehaviour” and backed by 73 MPs from multiple parties.

— What are the constitutional provisions related to the Election Commission of India?

— What is the process of selection of CEC?

— How does the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, elaborate the selection of the CEC?

— How is the CEC different from the other Election Commissioner?

— How is a CEC removed?

— What is the model code of conduct?

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— How does the constitution provide for the independence of constitutional bodies like the Election Commission?

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