Comment on the recent criticism of the Enforcement Directorate in India. What can be done to remove its shortcomings?

  The Enforcement Directorate’s callous style of operating was criticized harshly by a Mumbai special court recently, which is the most recent instance of how the political class abuses investigative institutions. The most recent critique of the ED demonstrates how ..

Topics: GS-II: Major Issues Pertaining to Federal Structure • GS-II: Constitutional Statutory Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies • GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters

Evaluate the case for implementing a co-regulatory model for social media content moderation.

There has been significant discussion about the regulation of social media and other digital platforms, and the matter continues to be discussed as regulatory authorities, social media firms, and users make headlines on a regular basis. Social media networks monitor ..

Topics: GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in Various Sectors • GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters

How has the faceless tax regime impacted direct taxes in India? What is the case for a similar system being implemented for GST?

The faceless tax regime was launched in 2020 with an objective to promote efficient and effective tax administration, by minimizing physical interface, increasing accountability and introduction of team based assessments. Impacts: The faceless tax regime has considerably reduced the corruption ..

Topics: GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in Various Sectors • GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters • GS-III: Economic Growth Development

Examine how direct benefit transfers have changed the public service delivery in India.

The direct benefit transfer scheme of India has been lauded as a “logistical marvel” by the international monetary fund, for its achievement to reach millions of people and specifically benefiting women, the elderly and farmers. What is DBT: It is ..

Topics: GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters • GS-II: E Governance Applications Models Successes Limitations Potential

While the welfare initiatives are needed for empowerment of people, the freebies culture is detrimental and cultivates a patron-client syndrome. Examine in context of governance in India.

Governance in India is based upon welfare motive as guided by directive principles of the state policy. Welfare initiatives embody civil rights and empower people: Schemes like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, mid-day meal are aimed to improve education along with ..

Topics: GS-II: Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections • GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters

Government of India in recent past has focussed on reforming the public grievance redressal mechanisms, however their effectiveness remains limited. Discuss.

The Public grievance redressal mechanisms are the methods and/or mechanisms under which the grievances of an aggrieved citizen are solved in a time bound manner. Reforms done by the government: CPGRAMS Citizen’s charter Sevottam model Fast track courts E-governance Appointment ..

Topics: GS-II: Constitutional Statutory Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies • GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters