GS Paper II · Parliament & Legislatures
State Legislatures 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: Examiners focus on the functioning of provincial lawmaking bodies, declining debate standards, and issues related to legislative control over state executives.
In the news
October 2026
13 Oct 2026
Madras High Court on MLA resignationsThe Madras High Court upheld the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker’s decision to accept the resignations of six AIADMK MLAs. However, the court directed the Speaker to conclude pending disqualification proceedings against four of these...
September 2026
12 Sep 2026
Gauhati High Court Rebukes Assam Government Over Farmland DemolitionsThe Gauhati High Court questioned the Assam state government over the demolition of 21 houses on private farmland in Goalpara district. The court noted that the revenue authorities acted in a prima facie illegal and unauthorized manner,...
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...
18 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu to Formulate Dedicated Peri-Menopausal Care PolicyThe Tamil Nadu government has announced plans to draft a comprehensive Peri-Menopausal Care Policy to systematically address the physical and psychological health needs of women in the peri-menopausal age group. Alongside this, the...
July 2026
22 Jul 2026
Madhya Pradesh Assembly Passes Uniform Civil Code BillThe Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly has passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, drawing sharp criticism from opposition parties. This development follows Uttarakhand's previous legislative moves to implement a common code...
09 Jul 2026
West Bengal Public Safety Law Sparks Civil Liberties DebateWest Bengal recently passed new public safety and public order laws that have ignited an intense debate over preventive detention and constitutional safeguards. Critics argue that the legislation grants sweeping powers to the state...
04 Jul 2026
Executive Accountability and Secrecy of Cabinet MeetingsIn Tamil Nadu, a representation was submitted to the Governor highlighting concerns over the alleged presence and participation of external private individuals in a state Cabinet meeting. The issue brings constitutional focus back to...
Practise State Legislatures
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Question 1 of 2
Under the Tenth Schedule, the power to accept the resignation of an MLA lies with:
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