A revamp of the Standing Committees of Parliament

Context

In a latest development, revamp of 22 Standing Committees of Parliament took place.

What are Committees of Parliament?

• A Parliamentary Committee is a panel of MPs that is appointed or elected by the House or nominated by the Speaker, and which works under the direction of the Speaker. 
• It presents its report to the House or to the Speaker.
• Parliamentary Committees have their origins in the British Parliament. 
• They draw their authority from Article 105, which deals with the privileges of MPs, and Article 118, which gives Parliament authority to make rules to regulate its procedure and conduct of business.