🗳️ Polity & Governance · UPSC track
Election Seizures Exceed ₹650 Crore in 5 States/UT
The Election Commission of India reported significant seizures across five poll-bound states/UT since February 26, 2026, to ensure free and fair elections.
- Total seizures surpassed ₹650 crores by April 5, 2026.
- Maximum seizures, ₹319 crore, were recorded in West Bengal.
- Over 5,173 Flying Squads and 5,200 Static Surveillance Teams were deployed.
- Citizens can report MCC violations via C-Vigil Module on ECINET.
💡 Remember: ₹650 Cr+ seizures by ECI by April 5, 2026, primarily in West Bengal, with C-Vigil for complaints.
Source: Election Commission · PIB PRID 2249121
🧠 Polity & Governance · UPSC track
First Administrative Capacity Building for Scientists & Academicians Launched
Under Mission Karmayogi, a new program aims to equip scientific and academic leaders with crucial governance skills.
- Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the first “Administrative Capacity Building” programme for Scientists & Academicians.
- The initiative addresses a long-standing gap in administrative training for science & academia leaders.
- The programme aims for role-based governance, moving beyond administrative silos.
- UNNATI portal revamped and CBC-RIS MoU signed for global partnerships.
- A roadmap for the national rollout of Karmayogi Kartavya Karyakram was also launched.
💡 Mission Karmayogi now trains Scientists & Academicians in administration, promoting role-based governance via UNNATI and CBC-RIS.
Source: Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions · PIB PRID 2249168