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Indian Polity remains one of the most important subjects in the Civil Services Preliminary Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. Questions related to the Constitution of India, particularly constitutional Articles and provisions, appear regularly in the exam.  Photo Credits: ...

Polity remains one of the most scoring and predictable sections in the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Every year, a significant number of questions are directly or indirectly based on core constitutional concepts, making it a high-return subject if prepared strategically. ...

The Parliament of India conducts its business through three main sessions every year - the Budget Session, the Monsoon Session, and the Winter Session. Each session is convened by the President of India under Article 85 of the Constitution. These ...

The Indian Parliament currently follows three main sessions - Budget, Monsoon, and Winter - without a fixed constitutional schedule. This flexibility allows the government to adjust to political and administrative needs. However, many scholars and citizens argue that India should consider ...

Understanding the functioning of the Indian Parliament is crucial for UPSC aspirants preparing for GS Paper 2. The Parliament of India, comprising the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President, is the supreme legislative authority of the country. It plays ...

Parliament disruption refers to frequent adjournments, walkouts, and protests that prevent the smooth functioning of India's Parliament. It is a major concern in Indian polity, often highlighted in UPSC Prelims and GS2 Mains. Disruptions weaken democratic accountability, delay important legislation, ...

Understanding the distinction between Cabinet Committees and Parliamentary Committees is crucial for UPSC aspirants, especially for Polity and Governance sections in GS Paper 2 and Prelims. Both committees play vital roles in the Indian governance structure, but they differ significantly in ...

The Indian Parliament is bicameral, consisting of two houses: the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha, or House of the People, represents the citizens of India. In contrast, the Rajya Sabha, or Council of States, represents the states ...

The election for the Speaker of Lok Sabha is going to be held on June 26, 2024. In this article, we will be discussing the varied forms of powers of the Lok Sabha Speaker. Let us delve into the Power aspect ...

The Lok Sabha overwhelmingly approved the Women Reservation Bill, 2023, also known as the "Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam", during the special session of the Parliament on September 20, 2023. In the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, the bill proposes allocating ...

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs plays an important role in both the houses of parliament  and the government with respect to government business in parliament. It was created in 1949 as a department, but soon it became a full-fledged ministry with ...

The union government has three organs: the Executive, the Judicial, and the Legislative.The "Parliamentary form of administration" offers the Indian Parliament a crucial role in the country's democratic system. A representative, effective, and efficient legislature is essential to a true democracy. Additionally, the ...

On this day 128 years ago, an Indian spiritualist, philosopher, and thinker Swami Vivekananda represented India and introduced Hinduism to the world on a global platform at the first Parliament of World Religions held on September 11, 1983 in Chicago. ...

Monsoon Session Of Parliament 2021: The Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan today responded to a slew of written questions in the Lok Sabha concerning education during the Indian monsoon session of parliament apprising the house about the measures and development initiatives ...