Electoral Bonds UPSC
Aspirants should prepare this topic for General Studies Paper II, as these UPSC Notes on electoral bonds in India and related issues are per the UPSC Syllabus. The topic is relevant to the UPSC Mains because these topics frequently appear in the newspapers.
UPSC Previous Year Question on Electoral Bonds
UPSC GS-II 2017
Q. To enhance the quality of democracy in India, the Election Commission of India has proposed electoral reforms in 2016. What are the suggested reforms and how far are they significant to make democracy successful?
Electoral Bonds
Electoral bonds were introduced with the Finance Bill of 2017. They are securities or instruments that are used to make financial contributions to political parties. Notification of the Electoral Bonds came out in 2018.
In this article, we will learn about Electoral Bonds in detail, including their scheme, recent update, eligibility, advantages, and disadvantages.
Table of Content
- What are Electoral Bonds?
- Electoral Bonds Scheme in India
- Supreme Court Declared Electoral Bonds Unconstitutional
- Electoral Bonds Under Scrutiny in Supreme Court
- Supreme Court’s Hearing on Electoral Bonds Scheme
- Eligibility for Electoral Bonds Scheme