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Transparency and Accountability

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ThemeAll Policy Design and Implementation Transparency and Accountability Judiciary Constitution and Basic Structure Bilateral Relations Federalism Security and Strategic Affairs Welfare Schemes Vulnerable Sections Parliament Trade and Economic Diplomacy Centre-State Relations

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Critically examine the role and significance of the Lokpal in ensuring public accountability in India. Suggest measures to strengthen it.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesCorruption and Probity
Discuss the statutory basis, jurisdiction, and functions of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India. Critically analyze the challenges to its autonomy and effectiveness.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Statutory and Regulatory BodiesTransparency and Accountability
Bringing out the differences between political parties and pressure groups, discuss how pressure groups play an important role in improving governance and democratic processes in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Pressure Groups and AssociationsTransparency and Accountability
"The shift from 'government' to 'governance' has created a complex network of actors, but not necessarily accountability." Critically evaluate this statement in the Indian context.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Transparency and AccountabilityE-Governance
Recently demand has been rising for Social Accountability law and boost citizen's participation in decision making. How such a law can lead to good governance? Comment.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Transparency and AccountabilityCitizen Charters and Grievance Redress
How do Self-Help Groups (SHGs) contribute to participatory governance in India?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
NGOs, SHGs and Civil SocietyLocal Government
Neo-liberal reforms have opened up the economy to the world. Globalisation has enhanced the contacts of people & influenced each other's culture, society, economy. Discuss the transformation in the welfare state and the role of new civil services in this context.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Civil ServicesPolicy Design and Implementation
“The rise of technocracy in Indian governance risks depoliticizing policymaking”. Critically examine its role in democratic governance.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Transparency and AccountabilityPolicy Design and Implementation
The implementation of e-Governance in strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) is crucial for democratic decentralization. Discuss.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Local GovernmentE-Governance
Why did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar see the CAG as "probably the most important officer in the Constitution of India"? Discuss the issues faced in the functioning of CAG.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Constitutional BodiesTransparency and Accountability