Source: TOI Context: The Supreme Court stayed a Lokpal order bringing High Court judges under its jurisdiction while terming the top anti-corruption ombudsman’s interpretation “very disturbing”. About Lokpal: What is Lokpal? Lokpal is an anti-corruption ombudsman established to investigate allegations of corruption against public officials, including the Prime Minister, Ministers, Members of Parliament, and government …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26 September 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Reference: Hindustan Times Context: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah is facing a Lokayukta investigation ordered by a special court over claims of misusing his position to acquire 14 plots for his wife in Mysuru. Background of Lokayukta Concept Origin: Derived from the Scandinavian Ombudsman system, the Lokayukta was first recommended by the Administrative Reforms Commission (1966-70). …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Polity – Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Source: Indian Express Context: The Lokayukta has seized over Rs 8 crore of unaccounted cash from the residence and office of a BJP MLA, who was serving as the chairperson of the Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Source: Scroll Context: This bill will replace the 1971 Lokayukta bill Important provisions of the Maharastra Bill: Will need assembly approval: Lokayukta will need to seek the approval of two-thirds of the total strength of the …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important Statutory Bodies. Context: The Lokpal has failed to provide prosecution sanction to public servants charged with corruption since its constitution nearly three years ago, according to an RTI reply by the anti-graft ombudsman. Other issues: The appointments of directors of inquiry and prosecution, the two top personnel …
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Topic: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. 3. Lokpal and Lokayutka as the ombudsmen for anti-corruption are under performing and needs reforms for it achieve their true potential and ensure accountability in the administration. Examine. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: New Indian Express Why the question: The …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Context: The Kerala government has proposed to amend the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act with an ordinance. This move has drawn criticism from the opposition. Changes proposed: The government can “either accept or reject the verdict …
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Topics Covered: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Lokayukta: Context: The Supreme Court has issued notice on a plea filed by the State of Nagaland for a direction to its Lokayukta to cease exercising his powers and functions and transfer all his work to the Upa-Lokayukta. What’s the …
