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Prime Minister & Union Council of Ministers: Constitutional Role GK Questions & Answers
The executive branch of the Union of India operates under a Westminster-style parliamentary system wherein the President serves as the de jure constitutional head (Article 53), while the Prime Minister functions as the de facto head of government (real executive). Article 74(1) mandates a Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister to aid and advise the President, whose advice was rendered binding following the 42nd and 44th Constitutional Amendment Acts. Article 75 governs ministerial appointments, tenures, and responsibilities, stipulating that the Prime Minister is appointed by the President, with other ministers appointed on the Prime Minister's advice.
Article 75(3) establishes the constitutional principle of collective responsibility, obligating the Council of Ministers to maintain the confidence of the Lok Sabha; a defeat on a no-confidence motion necessitates the entire ministry's resignation. Under Article 78, the Prime Minister serves as the official channel of communication between the Council of Ministers and the President. The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003 capped the total strength of the Council of Ministers at 15 percent of the total membership of the Lok Sabha, preventing excessive executive expansion.
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The Prime Minister is the de facto executive head of government, appointed by the President under Article 75(1).
Article 74(1) mandates a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President, whose advice is constitutionally binding.
Article 75(3) establishes collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers to the Lok Sabha (House of the People).
Article 78 defines the duties of the Prime Minister in communicating executive decisions and legislative proposals to the President.
The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003 capped the size of the Union Council of Ministers at 15% of the total Lok Sabha strength.
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1ID: GK-CURR-00570
mediumAwards Honours Recent
Which stalwart of Indian politics and 7th Deputy Prime Minister of India was conferred the Bharat Ratna in February 2024 by President Droupadi Murmu?
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L. K. Advani served as Deputy Prime Minister (2002–2004) and Union Home Minister, honoured with the Bharat Ratna for his lifelong dedication to parliamentary democracy and national development.
At which major international conference did the Prime Minister of India unveil the '10-Point Agenda on Disaster Risk Reduction' outlining institutional integration and women leadership in DRR?
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined the 10-Point Agenda on Disaster Risk Reduction during his inaugural address at the Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR) held in New Delhi in November 2016.
3ID: GK-INDM-00596
easyFirst in India (Female)
Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India, assuming office in January 1966?
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Indira Gandhi became India's first female Prime Minister on 24 January 1966 following the demise of Lal Bahadur Shastri, serving from 1966–1977 and 1980–1984.
4ID: GK-POL-00501
mediumUnion Executive & Parliament
What is the maximum strength of the Council of Ministers including the Prime Minister in the Union Government as capped by the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003?
Verified Explanation
The 91st Amendment Act, 2003 inserted Article 75(1A), stipulating that the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha.
5ID: GK-POL-00749
hardConstitutional & Statutory Bodies of India
Under the Right to Information Act, 2005, the Chief Information Commissioner is appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and which other member?
Verified Explanation
Section 12(3) of the Right to Information Act, 2005, provides that the Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of: (i) the Prime Minister (Chairperson), (ii) the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and (iii) a Union Cabinet Minister to be nominated by the Prime Minister.
6ID: GK-POL-00750
hardConstitutional & Statutory Bodies of India
Under Section 4 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, the selection committee for recommending the appointment of the Central Vigilance Commissioner comprises the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and which member?
Verified Explanation
Section 4(1) of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, prescribes that the Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of: (a) the Prime Minister (Chairperson), (b) the Minister of Home Affairs (Member), and (c) the Leader of Opposition in the House of the People (Member).
7ID: GK-POL-00784
easyUnion Executive & The Parliament of India
Under Article 75(1A) inserted by the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, what is the maximum ceiling on the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Union Council of Ministers?
Verified Explanation
Article 75(1A), introduced by the 91st Amendment Act 2003, stipulates that the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members of the House of the People (Lok Sabha).
8ID: GK-POL-01045
mediumConstitutional & Statutory Bodies of India
Under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, on which matters is the Lokpal barred from inquiring into allegations of corruption against the Prime Minister?
Verified Explanation
Under Section 14 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, the Lokpal possesses jurisdiction over the Prime Minister, except regarding allegations relating to international relations, external/internal security, public order, atomic energy, and space. Any inquiry against the PM requires a two-thirds majority of the full bench in-camera.
9ID: GK-BANK-00093
hardHistory of Indian Banking & Nationalisation
Who is the only personality in Indian history to have served as both the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India and later as the Prime Minister of India?
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Dr. Manmohan Singh served as the 15th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India from 1982 to 1985, Union Finance Minister from 1991 to 1996, and later as the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014.
10ID: GK-PUBS-00087
mediumWings of Fire, Discovery of India & Famous Biographies
'The Accidental Prime Minister: The Making and Unmaking of Manmohan Singh' (2014), an insider account of the UPA-1 government, was authored by:
Verified Explanation
Sanjaya Baru, who served as media adviser to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh from 2004 to 2008, authored 'The Accidental Prime Minister'.
11ID: GK-CURR-00487
easyAppointments Resignations
Who took oath as the Prime Minister of India for a historic third consecutive term in June 2024?
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Narendra Modi was sworn in as Prime Minister for his third consecutive term on 9 June 2024, heading the NDA government.
12ID: GK-CURR-00530
hardAppointments Resignations
Who was elected as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in July 2024 after leading the Labour Party to a landslide general election victory?
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Sir Keir Starmer became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on 5 July 2024, forming the first Labour government in 14 years.
13ID: GK-DEF-00520
hardParamilitary Security Agencies
Which specialised armed security agency created by an Act of Parliament in 1988 is exclusively responsible for the proximate security of the Prime Minister of India?
Verified Explanation
The Special Protection Group (SPG) was formed in 1985 and codified under the SPG Act, 1988 to provide proximate security to the Prime Minister.
14ID: GK-INST-00168
hardNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Under Section 14 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, what special safeguard applies before the Lokpal can initiate an inquiry into an allegation of corruption against the Prime Minister?
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Under Section 14(1)(a) of the Lokpal Act, the Lokpal can inquire into allegations against the Prime Minister only if a full bench considers the initiation and at least two-thirds of its members approve it during an in-camera proceeding (excluding matters of foreign relations, atomic energy, and space).
15ID: GK-INDM-00473
easyFirst in India (Female)
Who was the first woman to become the Prime Minister of India?
Verified Explanation
Indira Gandhi took oath as the first woman Prime Minister of India on 24 January 1966.
16ID: GK-WILD-00084
mediumFamous National Parks of India
Under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which apex statutory body is chaired by the Prime Minister of India to formulate policy on wildlife conservation?
Verified Explanation
The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) is a statutory board constituted under Section 5A of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, chaired by the Prime Minister.
17ID: GK-CURR-00639
hardAppointments Resignations
Who became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in July 2024 after leading the Labour Party to a decisive parliamentary majority in the general election?
Verified Explanation
Sir Keir Starmer was invited by King Charles III to form the government on July 5, 2024, following Labour's win of 411 seats in the UK Parliament.
18ID: GK-DEF-00565
mediumParamilitary Security Agencies
Which elite security agency, raised under the Cabinet Secretariat in 1985, is legally mandated to provide proximate security exclusively to the Prime Minister of India?
Verified Explanation
The SPG was created following the recommendations of the Birbal Nath Committee in 1985 and governed by the Special Protection Group Act, 1988.
19ID: GK-PUBS-00494
mediumWings of Fire, Discovery of India & Famous Biographies
Which former Prime Minister of India authored the semi-autobiographical political novel 'The Insider' (1998), set in the fictional state of Afrozabad?
Verified Explanation
'The Insider' (1998) is a renowned semi-autobiographical political novel authored by former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao, tracing the rise of Anand through state and national politics.
20ID: GK-PUBS-00499
hardWings of Fire, Discovery of India & Famous Biographies
What was the title of the 2011 autobiography of former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral, offering firsthand insights into the Gujral Doctrine and coalition politics?
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'Matters of Discretion: An Autobiography' (2011) is the official memoir of I.K. Gujral (the 12th Prime Minister of India), covering his diplomatic tenures in Moscow and the formulation of the Gujral Doctrine.
21ID: GK-PUBS-00563
hardWings of Fire, Discovery of India & Famous Biographies
'The Insider' (1998), a prominent semi-autobiographical political novel depicting the inner workings of Indian governance across four decades, was authored by which former Prime Minister of India?
Verified Explanation
'The Insider' is a semi-autobiographical political novel published in 1998 by former Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao, chronicling the political rise of the protagonist Anand in post-independence India.
22ID: GK-AGRI-00125
easyRural Credit, NABARD & Agro-Schemes
National Farmers' Day (Kisan Diwas) is celebrated annually in India on 23 December to commemorate the birth anniversary of which former Prime Minister?
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Kisan Diwas is observed on 23 December in honor of Chaudhary Charan Singh, the 5th Prime Minister of India, who championed farmer-centric policies.
23ID: GK-AWRD-00103
mediumBharat Ratna Padma
Which veteran freedom fighter and former Prime Minister of India was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2015 alongside Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya (posthumously)?
Verified Explanation
President Pranab Mukherjee broke protocol to visit Vajpayee's residence to confer the Bharat Ratna upon the three-time Prime Minister and master orator.
24ID: GK-BANK-00247
easyCommercial Banks, Payment Banks & SFBs
Who was the Prime Minister of India when the historic nationalisation of 14 major Indian commercial banks took place on 19 July 1969?
Verified Explanation
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi promulgated the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Ordinance on 19 July 1969 to nationalise 14 top commercial banks with deposit bases exceeding ₹50 crore.
25ID: GK-PUBS-00502
hardWings of Fire, Discovery of India & Famous Biographies
What is the title of the 2018 five-volume collection of speeches, economic writings, and policy papers authored by former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh?
Verified Explanation
'Changing India' (2018) is a comprehensive five-volume compilation authored by Dr. Manmohan Singh covering his thoughts from his early Oxford days, RBI Governorship, 1991 reforms, and ten years as Prime Minister.
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