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“Transparency and accountability mechanisms are central to democratic governance but face erosion in practice.” Assess the role of such mechanisms and the factors leading to their weakening. Also outline measures to strengthen them.

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. Q4. “Transparency and accountability mechanisms are central to democratic governance but face erosion in practice.” Assess the role of such mechanisms and the factors leading to their weakening. Also outline measures to strengthen them. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Rising concerns over …

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Evaluate how social media trends influence public policy priorities. Analyse the risks of governance by virality. Suggest reforms to preserve evidence-based policymaking.

Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Q2. Evaluate how social media trends influence public policy priorities. Analyse the risks of governance by virality. Suggest reforms to preserve evidence-based policymaking. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Public policy in the digital era …

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The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has been more successful in exposing systemic lapses than in enforcing corrective measures. Discuss.

Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, Q4. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has been more successful in exposing systemic lapses than in enforcing corrective measures. Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Recent directions by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to telecom providers over poor rural connectivity highlight its …

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What is the significance of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) as a mechanism of legislative oversight? Analyse its effectiveness in ensuring participatory law-making. How can its functioning be strengthened to meet contemporary democratic expectations?

Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Q3. What is the significance of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) as a mechanism of legislative oversight? Analyse its effectiveness in ensuring participatory law-making. How can its functioning be strengthened to meet contemporary democratic expectations? …

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Parliamentary Oversight in India

Syllabus: Indian Polity and Governance – Parliament and State Legislatures Source:  THE HINDU Context: Despite India adopting a parliamentary system to ensure daily executive accountability, recent trends show that Parliament’s oversight role is weakening. Disruptions, underutilised committees, and absence of post-legislative review have diluted Parliament’s role as the guardian of public interest. About Parliamentary Oversight …

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