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Anti-Corruption Framework in India

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Comprises multiple laws (Prevention of Corruption Act, Lokpal Act) and agencies (CVC, CBI) to combat graft. Public servants are liable for bribery, abuse of power, or illicit enrichment. Whistleblower protections encourage reports of misconduct. Special courts expedite trials, though backlogs persist. Judicial activism fosters accountability (e.g., 2G spectrum scam). The Right to Information Act has also exposed corruption. Challenges remain: political interference, complex bureaucracy, and lack of witness protection hamper effective enforcement. Strengthening the Lokpal/Lokayuktas, digital governance, and citizen awareness can promote transparency. Understanding this architecture is vital to see how India fights an enduring menace to good governance.

Practice Questions

What is the term of office for the Vice President of India?

संसद में विधेयक पर पुनर्विचार का अधिकार किसे है?

संसद सत्रों का आयोजन किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

Who among the following was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?

राज्य के अधिकारों की सीमा किसके द्वारा निर्धारित की जाती है?

संसद सदस्यों की योग्यता किस अनुच्छेद में निर्धारित है?

आपातकाल की स्थिति में राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

What is the minimum age required to become the President of India?

संसद द्वारा विधेयक का पुनर्विचार किस अनुच्छेद के अंतर्गत संभव है?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?