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“Digital governance can improve efficiency but does not automatically guarantee accountability.” Examine this statement. Suggest measures to strengthen accountability within e-governance frameworks.

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance Q3. “Digital governance can improve efficiency but does not automatically guarantee accountability.” Examine this statement. Suggest measures to strengthen accountability within e-governance frameworks. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question The expansion of e-governance initiatives such as Digital India, DBT and online service …

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Accountability in Democratic Institutions

Source:  TI Subject:  Accountability Context: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla recently addressed the 28th Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference (CSPOC) in New Delhi. He emphasized that the legitimacy of democratic institutions depends on their ability to remain transparent, inclusive, and accountable amidst the rise of AI and social media. About Accountability in Democratic Institutions: …

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The RTI’s Shift to A ‘Right to Deny Information’

Syllabus: Environment Source:  TH Context: The DPDP Act, 2023 amended Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act, shrinking it to a few words, allowing broad denial of information as “personal”. Experts fear this could weaken transparency, turning RTI into a “Right to Deny Information” and shielding corruption. About The RTI’s Shift to A ‘Right to Deny …

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Fragmented welfare delivery undermines fiscal efficiency and citizen access. Evaluate the case for integrating social protection schemes in India. Propose measures to ensure transparency and improve delivery efficiency.

Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population Q3. Fragmented welfare delivery undermines fiscal efficiency and citizen access. Evaluate the case for integrating social protection schemes in India. Propose measures to ensure transparency and improve delivery efficiency. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The recent debate on a unified welfare …

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Performance-based governance models are gaining traction in India. Analyse their core features. How do they impact institutional accountability?

Topic: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability Q3. Performance-based governance models are gaining traction in India. Analyse their core features. How do they impact institutional accountability? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: Governance reforms in India are increasingly shifting toward measurable outcomes, with many policies now focusing on delivery, transparency, …

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