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What role does the Public Accounts Committee play in holding the executive accountable for fiscal governance? Evaluate its effectiveness in addressing issues of fiscal prudence and expenditure control. Suggest ways to improve parliamentary scrutiny of public finance.

Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.  Q4. What role does the Public Accounts Committee play in holding the executive accountable for fiscal governance? Evaluate its effectiveness in addressing issues of fiscal prudence and expenditure control. Suggest ways to improve parliamentary scrutiny …

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Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG):

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.   Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG): Context: 1st Audit Diwas was celebrated on November 16. Audit Diwas is being celebrated to mark the historic origin of the institution of CAG and the contribution it has made …

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Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG):

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.   Context: Comptroller and Auditor General of India and Auditor General of Maldives have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen the audit process of public finance. The MoU also aims at exchanging information in the field …

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Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)

Topics Covered: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG): Context: Former Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor GC Murmu was recently appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). About CAG: The Constitution of India provides for an independent office of …

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