Functions of Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha, or Council of States, serves as Upper House of India’s Parliament. It acts as a stabilizing force, representing interests of States and Union Territories in federal structure. Unlike Lok Sabha, it is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. Functions of Rajya Sabha is broadly categorized into legislative, financial, executive, and … Read more

What is Rajya Sabha

If you’ve ever watched Indian parliamentary proceedings, you’ve likely seen two different chambers: one green seating (Lok Sabha) and one red carpeted chamber is Rajya Sabha. While Lok Sabha is often in spotlight because it represents “people” directly, Rajya Sabha plays a vital role in keeping Indian democracy balanced. Let’s break down what it is … Read more

Operation Ganga

Operation Ganga was a strategic evacuation mission launched by Government of India in February 2022. Its primary objective was to rescue Indian nationals—predominantly medical students—who were stuck in Ukraine following Russian invasion on February 24, 2022. Overview of Mission When the conflict began, Ukrainian airspace was immediately closed to civilian aircraft, leaving approximately 20,000 Indian … Read more

Vande Bharat Mission

Vande Bharat Mission (VBM) was a massive repatriation operation launched by Government of India on May 7, 2020, to bring back Indian nationals stranded abroad due to global travel restrictions and lockdowns caused by COVID-19 pandemic. It is widely regarded as one of largest civilian evacuation exercises in history, surpassing scale of 1990 Gulf War … Read more

Total Female Members of Lok Sabha

In 18th Lok Sabha of India, women represent a critical but slowly growing segment of nation’s legislative body. As of the 2024 general elections, which established current house, representation of women saw a statistical dip compared to  previous term, despite an overall increase in number of women contesting polls. Statistics of 18th Lok Sabha Current … Read more

Total Members of Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha, or the “House of the People,” serves as lower house of India’s bicameral Parliament. As primary legislative body where members are directly elected by citizens, its composition is a vital aspect of Indian democracy. Current Strength and Composition As of February 2026, Lok Sabha consists of 543 elected members. These members represent … Read more