India–Sri Lanka DIVEX 2026
- Context: INS Nireekshak arrived in Colombo to participate in DIVEX 2026.
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- The exercise is a bilateral naval drill involving the Indian Navy and the Sri Lanka Navy.
- Participation: Diving teams from both navies collaborate during the exercise.
Objectives
- Enhance interoperability between the two navies
- Improve operational cohesion
- Enable exchange of best practices in diving and rescue operations
- Current Facts
- cVIGIL
- cVIGIL is a mobile application developed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to enable citizens to report violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during elections.
- To report a violation, users simply need to open the app, select the type of violation, and provide details of the incident, including location, time, and photographs or videos.
- The app also allows users to track the progress of their complaints.
- The cVIGIL app has been praised for its simplicity, ease of use, authenticity, and user secrecy.
- It has also been credited with helping to increase the number of MCC violations reported during elections.
- If you see a violation of the MCC, you can use the cVIGIL app to report it. The app is a valuable tool for ensuring that elections are conducted fairly and transparently.
Here are some of the features of the cVIGIL app
- Allows users to report violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC)
- Provides a platform for citizens to participate in the electoral process
- Uses GPS to track the location of the violation
- Allows users to capture the live incidents only
- Tracks the progress of the complaint
- Feature to report the case of MCC violation anonymously
Current Facts- ECINET
ECINET mobile app is a one-stop digital platform for voters.
It allows users to:
- View candidate information
- File Model Code of Conduct (MCC) complaints
- Search their name in the voter list
- Raise voter ID (card) related complaints
- Download e-voter card
- Check polling trends
- Connect with election officials
- Saksham App
- The Election Commission of India is working towards easing the voter identification and registration process for people with disabilities (PwDs) by offering them customized services.
- Under a new program, PwDs need to share their essential details with Election Commission.
- The Saksham App provides a number of features to help PwDs register to vote, find their polling station, and cast their vote.
- The Saksham App is a valuable tool for PwDs to participate in the electoral process. The app is easy to use and provides a number of features that make it easier for PwDs to register to vote, find their polling station, and cast their vote.
These features include
- Voice assistance: The app provides voice assistance for PwDs who are visually impaired.
- Text-to-speech: The app provides text-to-speech for PwDs who are hearing impaired.
- Accessibility features: The app has a number of accessibility features, such as large fonts and high-contrast colors, to make it easier for PwDs to use.
- Information on polling stations: The app provides information on polling stations, including the location of the polling station, the accessibility features available at the polling station, and the contact details of the polling officials.
- Complaints: The app allows PwDs to file complaints about any problems they face while participating in the electoral process.
