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Role of Opposition in a Democracy

Mains > Polity > Parliament > Parliamentary Procedures

IN NEWS: Recently, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) lamented the lack of adequate space for the opposition in the nation’s political scenario. He also opined that political opposition translating into hostili...

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For prelims, questions on minimum strength for recognition as opposition party, and other questions related to parliament and constitutional provisions related to it can be asked.
For mains, role of opposition in Indian democracy and challenges associated can be asked in GS 2

JUL 26

Suspension of MLAs

Preliminary > Polity > State Legislature > Parliamentary Procedures

Why in news? West Bengal Legislative Assembly Speaker revoked the suspension of seven MLAs, including that of Leader of the Opposition. How MLAs are suspended? The Speaker may direct any member who refus...

JUN 16

Suspension of MPs

Preliminary > Polity > Parliament > Parliamentary Procedures

Why in news? Twelve Opposition members of the Rajya Sabha were suspended for the entire winter session for “unprecedented acts of misconduct”, “unruly and violent behaviour” and “inten...

DEC 1

Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha

Preliminary > Polity > Parliament > Parliamentary Procedures

Why in news? With the Delhi High Court asking the Central government on 2nd Sept to explain its stand on a petition that claimed keeping the post of Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha vacant is a violation of Article ...

SEP 3

Adjournment Sine Die

Preliminary > Polity > Parliament > Parliamentary Procedures

Why in news? The Lok Sabha was ‘Adjourned Sine Die’ two days ahead of its scheduled date of August 13, as the opposition protested over the Pegasus snooping controversy, farm laws and other issues. ...

AUG 16

BIFURCATION OF INDIAN STATES

Mains > Society > Regionalism > Parliamentary Procedures

IN NEWS: Allegations over the bifurcation of Tamilnadu and West Bengal have reignited the debate on bifurcation of larger states into smaller ones. CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS: Article 1 describes India a...

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For Mains, questions on state reorganisation can be asked in GS 1 and GS 2. The content can also be used in questions related to regionalism, left wing extremism and regional development.
For Prelims, questions on formation of states, Parliaments’ powers on the matter, chronological order of formation of states and map based questions on various regions can be asked.

AUG 6

Parliamentary Privileges in India

Mains > Polity > Parliament > Parliamentary Procedures

IN NEWS: The Supreme Court recently rejected a plea filed by the Kerala Government seeking permission to withdraw cases against its MLAs for vandalism in the Kerala Assembly in 2015. In 2020, a motion for br...

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For Prelims, questions on sources of privileges, collective and individual privileges, constitutional provisions related to them etc. can be asked.
For mains, direct questions on privileges, their necessity and criticism of the same can be asked. The content can also be used in questions related to Parliamentary reforms and separation of powers.

AUG 4

Question hour and Zero Hour

Preliminary > Polity > Parliament > Parliamentary Procedures

Why in news? The recent pegasus spyware issue is likely to dominate the zero hour and question hour in parliament in the coming days. About Question hour: The first hour of every parliamentary sitting is...

JUL 19

Private Member’s Bill

Preliminary > Polity > Parliament > Parliamentary Procedures

Why in news? Jayant Sinha, a Bhartiya Janata Party MP, said that he had submitted a private members’ bill in the parliament that would make a 2050 net zero greenhouse gas emission target legally binding. ...

MAR 19

JUDICIARY & POST RETIREMENT JOBS

Mains > Constitution > Seperation of Powers > Parliamentary Procedures

IN NEWS: The nomination of former Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi, to the Rajya Sabha has stirred a debate on the independence of the judiciary NOMINATION TO RAJYA SABHA: The feature of nominating m...

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For Mains, this can be used in questions related to separation of power and reforms in judiciary.
For prelims, questions on qualifications for membership in Rajya Sabha, their elections and nomination process can be expected

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