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Explain how executive influence over the legislative agenda affects Parliament’s scrutiny function. Assess the case for greater parliamentary control over its own calendar. Suggest arrangements for allocating time to non-government business.

Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Q3. Explain how executive influence over the legislative agenda affects Parliament’s scrutiny function. Assess the case for greater parliamentary control over its own calendar. Suggest arrangements for allocating time to non-government business. (15 M) Difficulty …

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Lok Sabha to launch digital attendance system

Source:  HT Subject:  Polity Context: The Lok Sabha will introduce a digital attendance system from the Budget Session 2026 to ensure the physical presence of MPs inside the House. About Lok Sabha to launch digital attendance system: What it is? A seat-based biometric attendance mechanism where Members of Parliament mark attendance electronically from their designated …

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Constitutional democracy rests not merely on elections but on the constant vigilance of institutions. Assess how institutional weakening affects checks and balances. Suggest a multi-level strategy to rebuild democratic accountability.

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure Q3. Constitutional democracy rests not merely on elections but on the constant vigilance of institutions. Assess how institutional weakening affects checks and balances. Suggest a multi-level strategy to rebuild democratic accountability. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: IE Why the question Debates …

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Debate and deliberation are the lifeblood of democracy, without which legislatures become lifeless buildings. Discuss.

Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning Q4. Debate and deliberation are the lifeblood of democracy, without which legislatures become lifeless buildings. Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: TH Why the question Recent disruptions in Parliament and HM’s remarks at the All-India Speakers’ Conference highlight the growing concern about the decline of debate …

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“Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha must serve as bridges between civil society and the legislature”. Discuss the expectations from their role. Evaluate how far this has been realised in the Indian context. Propose measures to enhance their effectiveness.

Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Q3. “Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha must serve as bridges between civil society and the legislature”. Discuss the expectations from their role. Evaluate how far this has been realised in the Indian context. Propose …

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“For Parliament to legislate wisely and scrutinise effectively, research must be embedded, not outsourced”. Assess the need for embedded research services. Examine how they aid law making and oversight. Suggest a viable implementation model.

Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Q3. “For Parliament to legislate wisely and scrutinise effectively, research must be embedded, not outsourced”. Assess the need for embedded research services. Examine how they aid law making and oversight. Suggest a viable implementation model. …

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Private Member’s Bills

Syllabus: Polity Source:  TH Context: Private Member’s Bills (PMBs) have witnessed sharp decline in deliberation despite their democratic significance. NHRC, experts, and MPs urge procedural reforms to revive PMBs as tools of legislative innovation and independent expression. About Private Member’s Bills (PMBs): What it is? A Private Member’s Bill is a legislative proposal introduced by …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Private Member’s Bills in India

General Studies-2; Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.   Private Member’s Bills in India   Introduction The concept of a Private Member’s Bill (PMB) stems from Westminster parliamentary practices, where MPs who are not ministers are allowed to introduce Bills independently. The Indian …

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