Political Affairs Committee is called Super Cabinet

Q.  Which of the following is often considered as Super Cabinet?
- Published on 01 Mar 17

a. Political Affairs Committee
b. Economic Affairs Committee
c. Appointments Committee
d. Parliamentary Affairs Committee

ANSWER: Political Affairs Committee
 
    The four most important cabinet committees are -

  • The Political Affairs Committee deals with all policy matters pertaining to domestic and foreign affairs.

  • The Economic Affairs Committee directs and coordinates the governmental activities in the economic sphere.

  • Appointments Committee decides all higher-level appointments in the Central Secretariat, Public Enterprises, Banks and Financial Institutions.

  • Parliamentary Affairs Committee looks after the progress of government business in the Parliament.

  • The first three committees are chaired by the Prime Minister and the last one i.e. Parliamentary Affairs Committee, by the Home Minister.

  • Of all the Cabinet Committees, the most powerful is the Political Affairs Committee, often described as a ‘Super-Cabinet’.

  • In 2013, 10 cabinet committees were functional.

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  • Ramesh   -Posted on 24 Oct 19
    Thank you sir.this is super please continue.

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