First Session of the 18th Lok Sabha which began on June 24, and scheduled to run up to July 3, 2024.
Oath-taking ceremony: All newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs), including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took oath. This session marked the historic first swearing-in ceremony in the new Parliament building.
Speaker election: The session will witness the election of the new Lok Sabha Speaker.
President’s address: The President of India will address the House, outlining the government’s agenda.
Possible stormy sessions: The opposition, strengthened after the elections, staged protests highlighting concerns about democracy and the controversial NEET-UG 2024 exam.
The 264th Session of Rajya Sabha will also commence on June 27 and conclude on July 3.
Q: What is a significant aspect of this first Session of the 18th Lok Sabha which began on June 24, 2024?
a) Introduction of a new voting system
b) First oath-taking ceremony in a newly built Parliament building
c) Introduction of a no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister
d) Farewell address by the outgoing President
Ans : b) First oath-taking ceremony in a newly built Parliament building
This session marked the historic first swearing-in ceremony of newly elected Members of 18th Lok Sabha, in the new Parliament building.
