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What are the constitutional provisions governing the election and tenure of the Deputy Speaker? How does their status differ from that of the Speaker?

Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Q3. What are the constitutional provisions governing the election and tenure of the Deputy Speaker? How does their status differ from that of the Speaker? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: Leader of Opposition urged the Prime …

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Deputy Speaker

Source: IE Context: The Deputy Speaker post in the Lok Sabha has been vacant from 2019 to 2024. With the Opposition’s increased strength, they are pushing for this position, which they held continuously from 1990 to 2014.   About Deputy Speaker: The role of the Deputy Speaker, outlined in Articles 93 and 95(1) of the …

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UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice – Insights SECURE: 26 June 2024

The Insights IAS Secure Initiative for UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice enables you to practice daily answer writing, enhancing your skills and boosting your scores with regular feedback, expert tips, and strategies. Let consistency be the hallmark of your preparation and utilize UPSC Mains Answer Writing practice initiative wisely   Click on EACH question to post/upload …

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The Deputy Speaker’s constitutionally mandated role is vital for maintaining parliamentary order and ensuring smooth proceedings especially in the Speaker’s absence. Comment.

Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. 3. The Deputy Speaker’s constitutionally mandated role is vital for maintaining parliamentary order and ensuring smooth proceedings especially in the Speaker’s absence. Comment. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Indian Express Why the question: With the Opposition’s increased strength in Lok …

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The missing Deputy Speaker: the post, and what the Constitution says

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions, and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.   Source: Indian Express   Context: The Supreme Court has issued notices on a petition highlighting the vacant posts of Deputy Speakers in Lok Sabha and five state assemblies for years. A Bench sought responses on a PIL …

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First woman Speaker of Gujarat Assembly:

GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.   Context: Veteran legislator Nimaben Acharya was unanimously elected the first woman Speaker of the Gujarat Assembly recently.   How are speakers and deputy speakers elected? Article 93 for Lok Sabha and Article 178 for state Assemblies state …

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What are the roles and responsibilities of the speaker of Lok Sabha? How is the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha elected? The office of the Deputy Speaker is not a ceremonious post but a constitutionally mandated one. Comment on its importance.

Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. 3. What are the roles and responsibilities of the speaker of Lok Sabha? How is the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha elected? The office of the Deputy Speaker is not a ceremonious post but a constitutionally mandated one. Comment on its …

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Electing a Speaker, Deputy Speaker

Topics Covered: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Electing a Speaker, Deputy Speaker: Context: Maharashtra has been without a Speaker since February. The sessions are now presided by Deputy Speaker. Even Lok Sabha and several state Assemblies are without a Deputy Speaker.   How they are elected? Article …

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