General Studies 2

Parliamentary Group

The Parliamentary Group is an autonomous body that consists of current or former members of the Parliament.  Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is an international organization of national parliaments, which aims to promote and sustain democracy, peace, and cooperation among its members. … Continue reading

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Parliamentary Forums

What is it?: Parliamentary Forums are non-statutory committees established by the Parliament of India. Function They provide a platform for Members of Parliament (MPs) to discuss specific issues in detail with relevant stakeholders. These forums bring together MPs, ministers, experts, … Continue reading

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Parliamentary Committees

What is it? A Parliamentary committee is a committee of Members of Parliament (MPs) who are elected or appointed from amongst the members of the house or nominated by the Speaker or Chairman.  The concept of Parliamentary committees originated in … Continue reading

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Parliament: Parliamentary Privileges

Collective Privileges Parliament has the right to publish its reports, debates and proceedings and also the right to prohibit others from publishing the same. It can exclude strangers from its proceedings and hold secret sittings to discuss some important matters. … Continue reading

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Parliament: Powers of Rajya Sabha

Position of Rajya Sabha Equal Status with Lok Sabha Unequal Status with Lok Sabha  Introduction and passage of ordinary bills. A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha and not in the Rajya Sabha.  Introduction and passage … Continue reading

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Parliament: Functions of the Parliament

Legislative Functions Only Parliament can make laws on the subjects of the Union List. Along with the State Legislatures, the Parliament is empowered to make laws on the Concurrent List. In a subject not mentioned in any list, the residuary … Continue reading

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Parliamentary Procedures: Budget Process

Basics The Constitution refers to the budget as the ‘annual financial statement’ under Article 112. The term ‘budget’ has nowhere been used in the Constitution. What is it ? – The budget is a statement of the estimated receipts and … Continue reading

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Parliamentary Procedures: Joint Sitting Of Two Houses

What is it?: Joint sitting is extraordinary machinery provided by the Constitution to resolve a deadlock between the two Houses over the passage of a bill. Conditions for Deadlock If the bill is rejected by the other House. If the … Continue reading

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Parliamentary Procedures: Legislative Proceedings

Basics The legislative procedure is identical in both the Houses of Parliament. Every bill has to pass through the same stages in each House. Bill A bill is a proposal for legislation that becomes an act or law when duly … Continue reading

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Parliamentary Procedures: Devices of Parliamentary Proceedings

Question Hour What is it?: The first hour of every parliamentary sitting is termed as Question hour. Source: It is mentioned in the Rules of Procedure of the House. Three kinds of questions Starred Question: A starred question requires an … Continue reading

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