Why in the news? The Ministry of Earth Sciences has set up a 12-member drafting committe to prepare the contours of the new law in accordance with the provisions of High Sea Treaty. Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions (BBNJ) What is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Israel carry out drone acttack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. Lebanon Location: Lebanon is a country in West Asia. Capital: Beirut. Border Countries: Syria, Israel. Bordering Waterbodies: Mediterranean Sea. Climate: Mediterranean climate.

Why in the News? Union Cabinet approved Rs. 1500 Crore Incentive scheme to develop recycling capacity of critical minerals in India. Incentive Scheme for Critical Mineral Recycling Need for the Scheme: As exploration and conventional mining for critical minerals have … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India unveils its first fully indigenously developed 32 bit microprocessor- The Vikram 3201 at Semicon India 2025 conference. Vikram 3201 Chip What is it?: India’s first fully indigenous 32-bit space-grade microprocessor designed for launch-vehicle avionics and … Continue reading →

Every minister and the attorney general of India have the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of either House, any joint sitting of both the Houses and any committee of Parliament of which he is a member, … Continue reading →

Quorum Quorum refers to the minimum number of the members required to be present for conducting a meeting of the house. The Constitution has fixed one-tenth strength as quorum for both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Voting in House All … Continue reading →

Bill Lapses  A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses. Bill Not Lapses A bill not passed by the two Houses due to disagreement and if … Continue reading →

Sessions of the Parliament Terms What is it? Summoning Summoning is the process of calling all members of the Parliament to meet. The President summons each House of the Parliament from time to time. However, the maximum gap between two … Continue reading →

Secretariat of Parliament Each House of Parliament has separate secretarial staff of its own, though there can be some posts common to both the Houses.  Their recruitment and service conditions are regulated by Parliament.  The secretariat of each House is … Continue reading →

Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha The vice-president of India is the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. During Role of the President  During any period when the VicePresident acts as President or discharges the functions of the President, he … Continue reading →