Q1. Under whose authority and under which provision is the Panel of Vice-Chairpersons of the Rajya Sabha, reconstituted with effect from 15 April 2026, nominated?
A By the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha under Rule 8 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Council of States Correct
B By the Speaker of the Lok Sabha under Article 95 of the Constitution
C By the President of India under Article 80 of the Constitution
D By the Prime Minister with the approval of the Cabinet
Explanation
The Panel of Vice-Chairpersons is nominated by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (the Vice President of India) under Rule 8 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Council of States. On 15 April 2026 Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan reconstituted the panel with six members. Article 95 deals with the Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker's functions, Article 80 with the composition of the Rajya Sabha — neither governs this nomination.