Welcome back to THE IAS COMPANION This lecture delves into the essential role of the Vice-President of India, elucidating its significance as a symbol of continuity and constitutional equilibrium within the country's democratic framework. Drawing parallels with its American counterpart, the lecture navigates through the election process, qualifications, powers, and functions of the Vice-President, shedding light on its pivotal position in the Indian political landscape. Key Points: Introduction: Welcoming participants to explore the pivotal role of the Vice-President, highlighting its symbolic and functional importance within India's democratic structure. Election Process: Explaining the indirect election process, distinguishing it from the direct election of the President, and outlining the composition of the electoral college. Qualifications and Oath: Detailing the eligibility criteria for Vice-Presidential candidates, the nomination process, and the oath-taking ceremony emphasizing fidelity to the Constitution. Term, Vacancy, and Removal: Describing the Vice-President's five-year term, resignation procedure, removal process, and scenarios leading to vacancy, with prompt elections to fill the position. Powers and Functions: Outlining the Vice-President's dual roles as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and the Acting President in the absence of the President, along with the responsibilities delegated to the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha during such periods. Comparative Analysis: Contrasting the Indian Vice-Presidency with its American counterpart, emphasizing differences in succession to executive power and highlighting the Indian Vice-President's role in maintaining political continuity. Conclusion: Affirming the significance of the Vice-Presidency in ensuring the smooth functioning of democracy, despite its sometimes-dismissive portrayal, and underscoring its role as a custodian of parliamentary decorum and temporary steward of executive authority. #UPSC #IASprep #civilserviceexam #IASexamination #IASaspirants #UPSCjourney #IASexam #civilservice #IASgoals #UPSC2024 #IAS2024 #civilservant #IAScoaching #aUPSCmotivation #IASmotivation #UPSCpreparation #IASpreparation #UPSCguide #IASguide #UPSCtips #IAStips #UPSCbooks #IASbooks #UPSCexamstrategy #IASexamstrategy #UPSCmentorship #IASmentorship #UPSCcommunity #IAScommunity #UPSCpreparation #IASpreparation #UPSCguide #IASguide #UPSCtips #IAStips #UPSCbooks #IASbooks #UPSCexamstrategy #IASexamstrategy #UPSCmentorship #IASmentorship #UPSCcommunity #IAScommunity --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theiascompanion/message