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Ethics in Governance: ARC Recommendations

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Draws from the Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) which emphasized transparency, accountability, and integrity in public life. Recommendations include mandatory asset disclosures by public servants, whistleblower protection, stringent conflict-of-interest policies, and an overarching anti-corruption framework. It advocated a Code of Ethics for civil servants and a citizen-centric approach to governance. Implementation includes institutional reforms such as Lokpal/Lokayuktas and simplified public grievance redressal. While partial adoption has improved trust, deeper cultural shifts—value-based training, robust vigilance, and zero tolerance for corruption—remain essential to internalize ethical standards in India’s bureaucracy and political leadership.

Practice Questions

न्यायपालिका के अधिकार का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण आधार क्या है?

राज्यपाल के कर्तव्य किस अनुच्छेद में दिए गए हैं?

विधान सभा सदस्यों के विवाद समाधान की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में है?

What is the maximum number of members in the Legislative Council of a state?

What is the term of office of a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)?

Which is the largest state in India by area?

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

Who appoints the members of the Election Commission of India?

Who was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

संसद की कार्यप्रणाली का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?