GS2 · Topic
Transparency and Accountability
RTI, audit, whistleblowing and the institutions that enforce answerability.
241 UPSC Mains GS2 questions on Transparency and Accountability that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2017–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
The promotion of e-governance is critical for the realization of good governance in the country. Elucidate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability
"Good governance lays the foundation for inclusive development, knitting together the fabric of a just and equitable society." Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Transparency and AccountabilityPolicy Design and Implementation
"......There is dire necessity to fill the existing gap by protecting the honest officers while making the corrupt officers realize that they are not above law....." What are these "existing gaps" in the Indian context and how can these gaps be filled?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Transparency and AccountabilityCorruption and Probity
“It is impossible to run a 21st-century economy with a 20th-century bureaucracy using 19th-century rules”. In light of the above statement examine civil services reforms gaining significance lately.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Civil ServicesTransparency and Accountability
"The Right to Information has started its journey but is far from its destination". Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Transparency and Accountability
Press freedom and good governance are not mutually exclusive. They support each other while promoting a country's economic and human development. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Transparency and Accountability
In view of allegations of politicization of probe agencies, discuss the need for an independent umbrella body to regulate various central investigating agencies in India. What other reform measures have been suggested in this regard.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesTransparency and Accountability
The integration of data analytics has the potential to significantly enhance the effectiveness of e-Governance initiatives in India. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability
Discuss the key objectives of the e-Courts Project. How does it contribute to enhancing access to justice and improving judicial efficiency in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper
E-GovernanceJudiciary
Citizens' participation in governance embodies a shift in the development paradigm from citizens as passive recipients to active participants in the development process. What are the different mechanisms for citizens' participation in the development process? Illustrate.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Transparency and AccountabilityCitizen Charters and Grievance Redress
Despite recent efforts by governments to improve civil servants efficiency and capacity building, a thorough restructuring of the civil services is necessary to effectively tackle contemporary challenges. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Civil ServicesTransparency and Accountability
Discuss how the integration of information and communications technology (ICT) in the dispute resolution processes will help in overcoming the challenges associated with the functioning of courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forums.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022
E-GovernanceJudiciary
'Door-step delivery of services aims to remedy the issues with traditional bureaucracy and create a leaner, incentive-driven local administration'. Discuss
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability
Parliamentary committees serve as vital tools for legislative oversight, ensuring accountability and governance processes. In light of the statement, examine the role of the Public Accounts Committee in establishing financial accountability of the executive.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
ParliamentTransparency and Accountability
Discuss the multiple digitization initiatives that have been unfolding in rural India to improve governance.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability
Digital age is raising new questions on sovereignty, governance, law, rights, and security. Discuss
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability
Substantiate with examples how the E-Governance promotes the idea of less government and more governance.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability
. Write a short note on India Enterprise Architecture (IndEA) framework. Highlighting its main principles, examine how its full-fledged implementation can improve the existing governance landscape of India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability
Lobbying in India exists in a perennially grey legal and policy arena. In this context, discuss the need to formally recognize and regulate lobbying in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018
Pressure Groups and AssociationsTransparency and Accountability
Discuss the role of data in governance in India. Also, state the various challenges in this regard and suggest remedial measures.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability
Discuss the importance of women's representation in political decision making towards gender equality. Can reservation for women in Indian Parliament bring about behavioral change on women issues? Capture the divergent views
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability
Instead of performing a transformative role, traditional bureaucracy has contributed to perpetuation of old order. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Civil ServicesTransparency and Accountability
The issues of local self-governance are primarily the issues of autonomy, authority, and accountability. Analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Local GovernmentFederalism
Success of welfare schemes depends on whether they are built on principles of participation and work within structures of accountability. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Policy Design and ImplementationTransparency and Accountability
E-governance is about the use of ICT for steering the citizens and promoting public service. Explain.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
E-GovernanceTransparency and Accountability
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India can be called the 'watchdog of human rights in the country'. Critically evaluate the role and effectiveness of the institution.
Answered by 1 topper
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesTransparency and Accountability
The challenges posed by mass media to the election process have prompted the Election commission of India (ECI) to issue guidelines for the ethical use of social media platforms. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Elections and RepresentationTransparency and Accountability
The distinct characteristics of the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and the government create a unique symbiosis in improving the governance and developmental process in the country. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyPolicy Design and Implementation
Although the State has the right incentives and intentions to deliver public services efficiently, its capacity to do so is questionable. Critically discuss in the context of India.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Policy Design and ImplementationTransparency and Accountability
"Central Information Commission stands as the guardian of democracy, with an unwavering relevance to good governance." Justify the context in terms of the mandate of the CIC. Has the statutory status limited the effectiveness of the commission in recent times?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024
Transparency and AccountabilityConstitutional Bodies