GS Paper II · Parliament & Legislatures
Parliament Current Affairs for UPSC (GS Paper II)
From the syllabus: Parliament and State legislatures: structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers and privileges and issues arising out of these
Why it matters: Questions evaluate legislative productivity, committee scrutiny of bills, and executive accountability during parliamentary debates and question hours.
In the news
September 2026
10 Sep 2026
PAC Flags Failure to Transfer ₹9,222 Crore in Cess CollectionsThe Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has questioned the Finance Ministry over its failure to transfer 9,222 crore rupees collected through various cesses into their designated reserve funds. PAC Chairman K.C. Venugopal emphasized...
August 2026
27 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu Assembly debate on ministerial announcementsThe Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker proposed that ministers should make announcements on new department-wise initiatives before the debate on demands for grants begins, rather than after. This suggestion has triggered an active...
16 Aug 2026
Monsoon Session Debates Underscore Parliamentary Conduct and RulesConcerns have been raised regarding repeated disruptions during the recent Parliamentary session, prompting calls for strict adherence to rules of procedure. Analysts emphasize that legislative houses must maintain constructive debates...
16 Aug 2026
Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill 2026 Under ScrutinyPublic and civil society debates have intensified surrounding the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Experts and legislative watchdogs are calling for a thorough review by a Joint Parliamentary Committee to...
16 Aug 2026
Tribunal Reforms Bill 2026 Sparks Constitutional DebateThe Tribunal Reforms Bill 2026 has drawn criticism from legal experts who argue that it grants excessive powers to the executive. Specifically, provisions allowing the government to remove tribunal members without robust judicial...
July 2026
31 Jul 2026
Parliament Passes Strict Anti-Paper Leak BillThe Parliament has passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill to combat malpractices in national examinations. The bill introduces larger fines, longer jail terms, and dedicated fast-track courts to deal...
30 Jul 2026
Rajya Sabha Passes Bill Criminalizing Insult to Vande MataramAmid protests from the opposition, the Rajya Sabha has passed a bill that criminalizes any insult to the national song, Vande Mataram. The legislation seeks to place Vande Mataram on a similar legal footing as the national anthem...
19 Jul 2026
Delimitation Discrepancies: Oral Assurances vs Written BillsConcerns have emerged regarding the alignment of delimitation Bills introduced in Parliament with the verbal promises made by senior leadership. Analysts point out that the legislative texts do not fully reflect the oral assurances of...
18 Jul 2026
Government Lists Bill to Replace FII Tax Exemption OrdinanceThe Union Government has listed a Bill in Parliament to replace an Ordinance promulgated in June that exempted Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and the Bank for International Settlements from capital gains tax. The tax exemption...
17 Jul 2026
Higher Education Bill raises regulatory concernsA joint parliamentary committee is reviewing a new Higher Education Bill that critics suggest might lead to a heavy concentration of power in a single central regulator. The Bill aims to replace multiple existing bodies, but lawmakers...
08 Jul 2026
Impeachment and Resignation: The Case of Judicial AccountabilityThe resignation of a senior judge under investigation has reignited a legal debate on whether judges can escape impeachment proceedings by stepping down. Legal experts point to constitutional provisions stating that impeachment...
Practise Parliament
6 of our latest questions on this topic.
Question 1 of 6
A bill passed by the Rajya Sabha recently seeks to criminalize insults to which of the following national symbols?
Mains practice
The proposal of 'One Nation, One Election' is hailed as a major reform to bring efficiency to Indian governance, yet it raises profound constitutional and federal challenges. Critically analyze the feasibility and implications of synchronizing Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections in India.
15 marks
In the light of the recent debates surrounding judicial resignations during active inquiry or potential impeachment, analyze the constitutional provisions governing the removal of judges of the higher judiciary in India. To what extent do current frameworks balance judicial independence with public accountability?
15 marks
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