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Ethics in Governance: ARC Recommendations

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Draws from the Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) which emphasized transparency, accountability, and integrity in public life. Recommendations include mandatory asset disclosures by public servants, whistleblower protection, stringent conflict-of-interest policies, and an overarching anti-corruption framework. It advocated a Code of Ethics for civil servants and a citizen-centric approach to governance. Implementation includes institutional reforms such as Lokpal/Lokayuktas and simplified public grievance redressal. While partial adoption has improved trust, deeper cultural shifts—value-based training, robust vigilance, and zero tolerance for corruption—remain essential to internalize ethical standards in India’s bureaucracy and political leadership.

Practice Questions

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा नियंत्रित होती है?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Rajya Sabha?

राष्ट्रपति के आदेशों को निरस्त करने का अधिकार किसके पास है?

Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right under the Indian Constitution?

विधेयक प्रस्तुत करने का अधिकार संसद के किस सदन के सदस्यों को है?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Indian Constitution?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian federal system?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया में राज्यसभाओं का समर्थन कितने प्रतिशत से अधिक होना चाहिए?

Which of the following is a power of the Vice President of India?

राष्ट्रपति द्वारा पारित विधेयकों को चुनौती देने की अंतिम तिथि किस अनुच्छेद में दी गई है?