GS-4Specific Microtheme

Transparency Tools: RTI Act, Citizen Charters, Open Data, Public Audits

Mapped under Accountability and Ethical Governance → Topic 07 Public Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Admin

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Other Microthemes in Accountability and Ethical Governance:

Accountability Mechanics: Horizontal (Institutional) vs Vertical (Democratic)Mechanisms for Ethical Governance: Lokpal, Lokayuktas, CVC, CAG Audits Transparency Tools: RTI Act, Citizen Charters, Open Data, Public Audits Conflict of Interest Management: Recusal Protocols & Asset Declarations Discretionary Powers & Abuse of Authority: Prevention & Judicial Reviews

UPSC Mains Questions on "Transparency Tools: RTI Act, Citizen Charters, Open Data, Public Audits" (1)

2021 marks

An independent and empowered social audit mechanism is an absolute must in every sphere of public service, including the judiciary, to ensure performance, accountability and ethical conduct. Elaborate

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