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Anti-Corruption Framework in India

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Comprises multiple laws (Prevention of Corruption Act, Lokpal Act) and agencies (CVC, CBI) to combat graft. Public servants are liable for bribery, abuse of power, or illicit enrichment. Whistleblower protections encourage reports of misconduct. Special courts expedite trials, though backlogs persist. Judicial activism fosters accountability (e.g., 2G spectrum scam). The Right to Information Act has also exposed corruption. Challenges remain: political interference, complex bureaucracy, and lack of witness protection hamper effective enforcement. Strengthening the Lokpal/Lokayuktas, digital governance, and citizen awareness can promote transparency. Understanding this architecture is vital to see how India fights an enduring menace to good governance.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression?

संसद में मतभेद सुलझाने के लिए किस व्यवस्था का प्रयोग होता है?

भारतीय न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता का मूल सिद्धांत क्या है?

Who among the following was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?

What is the term of office for a Governor of a state in India?

संसद में विधेयक पर पुनर्विचार का अधिकार किसे है?

What is the minimum age for a person to become the Chief Minister of a state in India?

आपातकाल की घोषणा के लिए केंद्रीय सरकार को अतिरिक्त शक्तियाँ किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा दी जाती हैं?

आपातकाल की स्थिति में राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?