Institutional integrity is compromised not merely by individual misconduct, but also by institutional resistance to lawful scrutiny. Comment.

Q7. Institutional integrity is compromised not merely by individual misconduct, but also by institutional resistance to lawful scrutiny. Comment. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: ED accuses TASMAC of creating hurdles in investigation into money laundering charges Key Demand of the question: The answer should critically assess how such resistance reflects …

Political Appointment of Officials

Context: IAS officer Pooja Singhal, accused in a money laundering case linked to the MGNREGA scam, has been appointed to key administrative positions in Jharkhand despite objections from the Enforcement Directorate (ED). About Political Appointment of Officials: Impact of Such Appointments: Ethical Implications: Public Trust: Appointing officials with pending legal cases erode public confidence in …