Corruption and Probity

Electoral funding in India is fraught with the double whammy of legal loopholes and political inefficiencies. In this context, discuss the challenges to electoral funding. What lessons can India draw from global best practices in this regard?

15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2023–2024

Elections and RepresentationCorruption and Probity

While the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) plays a crucial role in combating corruption, its functioning is often criticized for being partisan and acting against the federal spirit. Discuss with the help of suitable examples.

15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2024

Statutory and Regulatory BodiesFederalism

Electoral bond was brought in as a reform that was high on intent but has proved to be low on substance. Do you agree? Justify.

15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024

Elections and RepresentationTransparency and Accountability

'Corruption corrodes the fabric of governance, eroding the public's faith in democratic institutions.' Examine the potential for harmonizing the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the Whistleblower Protection Act (WBPA), and the Lokpal & Lokayukta Act, 2013, to enhance the effectiveness of the anticorruption regime.

15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023–2024

Corruption and ProbityTransparency and Accountability

Executive agencies, working as the watchdog against impropriety, are vital to act against the corrupt; however, pandering to vested interests may have the effect of turning the idea of rule of law on its head. Comment, with special reference to controversies associated with the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024

Statutory and Regulatory BodiesCorruption and Probity

To what extent do you agree with the concept of state financing of elections?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2023–2024

Elections and RepresentationCorruption and Probity