The Speaker of the Lok Sabha has a casting vote in case of:
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15%
A. Constitutional Amendment Bill
7%
B. No-Confidence Motion
70%
C. Equality of votes
7%
D. Money Bill
Who decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not?
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10%
A. President
3%
B. Prime Minister
80%
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
7%
D. Finance Minister
The salary and allowances of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha are charged on:
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78%
A. Consolidated Fund of India
11%
B. Contingency Fund of India
4%
C. Public Account of India
7%
D. Finance Commission Grant
The Speaker continues in office even after the dissolution of Lok Sabha until:
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28%
A. The President appoints a new Speaker
59%
B. The new Lok Sabha elects a Speaker
9%
C. The Prime Minister resigns
3%
D. The Chief Justice administers oath
current affairs (12 Feb 2026)
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1) World Radio Day 2026 – Theme & Significance
• World Radio Day is observed on 13 February each year to commemorate the establishment of United Nations Radio.
• Theme 2026: “Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a tool, not a voice.”
⇒ Highlights how AI is reshaping broadcasting and media — important for GS-3 (Science & Tech in Media).
2) India’s Position in Global AI Index
• India has risen to 3rd place in the global AI vibrancy ranking.
• Strengths: strong data infrastructure, entrepreneurship, favorable demographics and high enterprise adoption of AI tools.
⇒ Reflects India’s digital competitiveness and AI ecosystem growth — relevant for GS-3 (Technology & Economy).
3) National AI Conclave Launch
• A national AI conclave (Bharat Bodhan) was launched focusing on AI in education, skill development and responsible AI adoption.
⇒ Important for understanding government policies on AI skill ecosystem under education and technology reforms (GS-3).
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1) World Radio Day 2026 – Theme & Significance
• World Radio Day is observed on 13 February each year to commemorate the establishment of United Nations Radio.
• Theme 2026: “Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a tool, not a voice.”
⇒ Highlights how AI is reshaping broadcasting and media — important for GS-3 (Science & Tech in Media).
2) India’s Position in Global AI Index
• India has risen to 3rd place in the global AI vibrancy ranking.
• Strengths: strong data infrastructure, entrepreneurship, favorable demographics and high enterprise adoption of AI tools.
⇒ Reflects India’s digital competitiveness and AI ecosystem growth — relevant for GS-3 (Technology & Economy).
3) National AI Conclave Launch
• A national AI conclave (Bharat Bodhan) was launched focusing on AI in education, skill development and responsible AI adoption.
⇒ Important for understanding government policies on AI skill ecosystem under education and technology reforms (GS-3).
Which of the following is a discretionary power of the Prime Minister?
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16%
A. Advising the President to appoint judges
70%
B. Allocation and reshuffling of ministerial portfolios
14%
C. Promulgation of ordinances
0%
D. Granting pardons
The constitutional position of the Prime Minister of India is closest to that of:
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18%
A. US President
74%
B. British Prime Minister
0%
C. French President
8%
D. Swiss Federal Council
If the Prime Minister of India loses majority support in the Lok Sabha, he must:
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26%
A. Resign immediately
10%
B. Seek re-election
64%
C. Advise dissolution of Lok Sabha or resign
0%
D. Continue till term completion
The Prime Minister can be removed from office by:
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8%
A. Impeachment by Parliament
84%
B. Vote of no-confidence in Lok Sabha
3%
C. Decision of the Supreme Court
5%
D. President’s order
Who among the following was the first Prime Minister of India to belong to the Rajya Sabha?
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12%
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
26%
B. Lal Bahadur Shastri
45%
C. Indira Gandhi
17%
D. I. K. Gujral
Current Affairs (13 February 2026)
1️⃣ World Radio Day – 13 February
Observed by All India Radio
Theme (2026): Radio and Artificial Intelligence – AI is a tool, not a voice
Why Important for UPSC?
Highlights role of radio in disaster communication & rural outreach
Raises issues of AI ethics in media
India has one of the largest public broadcasting networks
GS Linkage:
GS II – Media & Governance
GS III – Artificial Intelligence
2️⃣ Government Action Against Fake & Misleading Content
Government reiterated measures to curb fake news & harmful digital content.
Key Points:
Strengthening programme code compliance for TV channels
Digital certification reforms in film sector
Focus on responsible content ecosystem
UPSC Relevance:
Balance between Freedom of Speech (Art. 19) & reasonable restrictions
Media regulation vs censorship debate
GS II – Polity & Governance
3️⃣ Food Safety & Milk Adulteration Data
Government presented latest enforcement data on milk & dairy products.
Key Highlights:
Large number of samples tested nationwide
Significant non-compliance detected
Legal actions initiated under food safety laws
Why Important?
Food safety governance
Role of FSSAI
Public health & regulatory enforcement
GS II – Health Governance
GS III – Food Processing & Safety
4️⃣ International Letter Writing Competition 2026
Conducted by Department of Posts under Universal Postal framework.
Focus:
Promotes youth participation
Enhances communication & civic awareness
UPSC Angle:
India’s role in global postal cooperation
Soft power & educational outreach.
1️⃣ World Radio Day – 13 February
Observed by All India Radio
Theme (2026): Radio and Artificial Intelligence – AI is a tool, not a voice
Why Important for UPSC?
Highlights role of radio in disaster communication & rural outreach
Raises issues of AI ethics in media
India has one of the largest public broadcasting networks
GS Linkage:
GS II – Media & Governance
GS III – Artificial Intelligence
2️⃣ Government Action Against Fake & Misleading Content
Government reiterated measures to curb fake news & harmful digital content.
Key Points:
Strengthening programme code compliance for TV channels
Digital certification reforms in film sector
Focus on responsible content ecosystem
UPSC Relevance:
Balance between Freedom of Speech (Art. 19) & reasonable restrictions
Media regulation vs censorship debate
GS II – Polity & Governance
3️⃣ Food Safety & Milk Adulteration Data
Government presented latest enforcement data on milk & dairy products.
Key Highlights:
Large number of samples tested nationwide
Significant non-compliance detected
Legal actions initiated under food safety laws
Why Important?
Food safety governance
Role of FSSAI
Public health & regulatory enforcement
GS II – Health Governance
GS III – Food Processing & Safety
4️⃣ International Letter Writing Competition 2026
Conducted by Department of Posts under Universal Postal framework.
Focus:
Promotes youth participation
Enhances communication & civic awareness
UPSC Angle:
India’s role in global postal cooperation
Soft power & educational outreach.
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#News #F2S
🎤 Speaker of Lok Sabha — Exam Points
🪑 Speaker of Lok Sabha is the presiding officer ⭐
⚖️ Maintains order & discipline in the House ⭐
📜 Interprets Rules of Procedure and decides points of order
🗳️ Elected by Lok Sabha members from among themselves ⭐
🔔 Decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill (final authority) ⭐
🤝 Acts impartially, above party politics ⭐
⏰ Conducts proceedings & allows debates/questions
🚪 Can adjourn/suspend the House to maintain order
👥 Represents Lok Sabha externally
🛡️ Guardian of parliamentary privileges ⭐
🧠 Exam Tip: Speaker’s impartiality & Money Bill power are highly important for UPSC/State PSCs.
🎤 Speaker of Lok Sabha — Exam Points
🪑 Speaker of Lok Sabha is the presiding officer ⭐
⚖️ Maintains order & discipline in the House ⭐
📜 Interprets Rules of Procedure and decides points of order
🗳️ Elected by Lok Sabha members from among themselves ⭐
🔔 Decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill (final authority) ⭐
🤝 Acts impartially, above party politics ⭐
⏰ Conducts proceedings & allows debates/questions
🚪 Can adjourn/suspend the House to maintain order
👥 Represents Lok Sabha externally
🛡️ Guardian of parliamentary privileges ⭐
🧠 Exam Tip: Speaker’s impartiality & Money Bill power are highly important for UPSC/State PSCs.
#imp #F2S #Exam
📜 Constitutional Articles Related to the Speaker of Lok Sabha (Exam-oriented)
🧾 Article 93 ⭐ – Provides for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
🗳️ Article 94 ⭐ – Vacation, resignation, and removal of the Speaker/Deputy Speaker
⚖️ Article 95 – Powers of Deputy Speaker when Speaker’s office is vacant
🪑 Article 96 – Speaker presides over his/her own removal motion
🔔 Article 97 – Salaries and allowances of Speaker/Deputy Speaker
📜 Article 100 – Voting rights of Speaker (casting vote in case of tie) ⭐
💰 Article 110 ⭐ – Speaker’s final authority on Money Bill
🏛️ Article 122 – Courts cannot question Speaker’s proceedings
📜 Constitutional Articles Related to the Speaker of Lok Sabha (Exam-oriented)
🧾 Article 93 ⭐ – Provides for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
🗳️ Article 94 ⭐ – Vacation, resignation, and removal of the Speaker/Deputy Speaker
⚖️ Article 95 – Powers of Deputy Speaker when Speaker’s office is vacant
🪑 Article 96 – Speaker presides over his/her own removal motion
🔔 Article 97 – Salaries and allowances of Speaker/Deputy Speaker
📜 Article 100 – Voting rights of Speaker (casting vote in case of tie) ⭐
💰 Article 110 ⭐ – Speaker’s final authority on Money Bill
🏛️ Article 122 – Courts cannot question Speaker’s proceedings