Parliament

The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative organ of the Union government, comprising the President, the Lok Sabha, and the Rajya Sabha, tasked with enacting legislation, holding the executive accountable, and approving public finances.

Under Indian Polity & Governance

• It anchors the Governance and Polity section of GS Paper II, focusing on its structure, conduct of business, and constitutional powers.
• It serves as the primary arena for assessing executive accountability through instruments like parliamentary committees, question hour, and motions.
• It is central to discussions on federal balance, particularly through the bicameral design and the representative role of the Rajya Sabha.

UPSC typically frames questions around institutional decline, such as reduced sittings, frequent disruptions, and the bypass of legislative scrutiny via Money Bills or executive ordinances. Mains prompts often ask for an evaluation of parliamentary committees and the role of the Speaker in maintaining legislative integrity.

• Parliament and State legislatures GS2

• Supreme Court hearing on Shiv Sena (UBT) plea against Lok Sabha MPs merger 22 July