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Transparency And Accountability

Asked 7 times in UPSC Mains · first asked 2015 · last asked 2024 · 85 total marks

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What are the aims and objects of the recently passed and enforced, The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024? Whether University/State Education Board examinations, too, are covered under the Act ?

2024GS-215 marks

Reforming the government delivery system through the Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme is a progressive step, but it has its limitations too. Comment.

2022GS-210 marks

"Recent amendments to the Right to Information Act will have profound impact on the autonomy and independence of the Information Commission". Discuss.

2020GS-210 marks

Effectiveness of the government system at various levels and people's participation in the governance system are inter-dependent. Discuss their relationship with each other in context of India.

2016GS-212.5 marks

In the integrity index of Transparency International, India stands very low. Discuss briefly the legal, political, economic, social and cultural factors that have caused the decline of public morality in India.

2016GS-212.5 marks

If amendment bill to the Whistleblowers Act, 2011 tabled in the Parliament is passed, there may be no one left to protect. Critically evaluate.

2015GS-212.5 marks

In the light of the Satyam Scandal (2009), discuss the changes brought in corporate governance to ensure transparency, accountability.

2015GS-212.5 marks