Parliament
PRS Legislative Research’s Analysis of State Assembly Sessions
State Assemblies play a crucial role in shaping the governance of respective states in India. A recent report by think-tank PRS Legislative Research highlights key insights regarding the average number of days State Assemblies met, the duration of sittings, and ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
New Parliament Building
The new Parliament building in India is an architectural marvel that represents the ethos of the nation. Inaugurated on May 28, it is adorned with intricate statues and motifs inspired by ancient sculptures, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against Inauguration of New Parliament Building
In a recent development, the Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging the inauguration of the new Parliament building. The petitioner had raised objections, arguing that the inauguration by the Prime Minister violated the Constitution. However, the Supreme Court quickly ..
Guillotine Parliamentary Procedure
With the ongoing verbal battle and sloganeering between the ruling party and the opposition in the Indian Parliament, the Budget session is facing a potential washout. As a result, the Speaker is expected to use the guillotine procedure to ensure ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Who is a Whip?
A whip, in parliamentary language, may refer to a written order to members of a particular party in the House to abide by a certain direction. It may also refer to an official of the party who is authorized to ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
What is Parliamentary Privilege?
The parliamentary privilege allows members of the House to enjoy certain rights and immunities that enable them to effectively and efficiently perform their parliamentary duties without hindrances. Notably, Erksine May defines parliamentary privileges as “Parliamentary privilege is the sum of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Budget Session of Parliament
The President of India Smt Draupadi Murmu initiated the Budget Session of 2023 in the Parliament House. Murmu addressed a joint session of the parliament. The Finance Ministry will present its Economic survey ahead of the Union Budget. Every year, ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
National Youth Parliament Festival
The national round of the National Youth Parliament Festival (NYPF) will be held on 10th and 11th March 2022. Background National Youth Parliament Festival is based on the idea shared by PM Modi in his Mann Ki Baat Address in ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Dam Safety Act, 2021
Parliament on December 8, 2021, passed the Dam Safety Act. It provides for surveillance, inspection, operation and maintenance of dams, for prevention of dam failure related disaster, and also makes provision for institutional mechanisms to ensure their safe functioning. History ..
National Infrastructure Pipeline: Financing Bank to be set up
The government is considering to introduce a new bill “National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development Bill, 2021” in the ongoing budget session of the parliament. This bill will be passed with the objective of setting up a new development ..