Block Chain and Distributed Ledger Technology

In India, governance bodies at all levels are grappling with an explosion of information from various traditional channels of information supply like property and land records, data pertaining to population, geography, welfare schemes etc. Apart from the traditional channels newer ..

Corruption and Administrative Reforms in India UGC-NTA NET Political Science

Corruption is challenge for governance and public policy in India. It undermines the integrity of institutions and hampers socio-economic development. Definition of Corruption Corruption refers to the abuse of power for personal gain. It manifests in various forms, including: Bribery: ..

Right to Information in India – UGC-NTA NET Political Science

The Right to Information (RTI) is legislative measure in India that empowers citizens to access information held by public authorities. It aims to encourage transparency and accountability in governance. The RTI Act, enacted in 2005, serves as a mainstay for ..

Comptroller and Auditor General of India [UGC-NTA NET Political Science]

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is a very important institution in the country’s financial governance framework. Established under Article 148 of the Constitution of India, the CAG plays important role in ensuring transparency and accountability in government ..

Citizen Charters in India – Governance and Public Policy [NET Political Science Notes]

A Citizen Charter is a vital instrument in enhancing governance and public service delivery in India. It serves as a formal declaration by public authorities regarding the services they provide, the standards of those services, and the rights and responsibilities ..

India, US start ‘Open Government Platform’

India and the United States inaugurated the Open Government Platform (OGPL) Objective of OGPL: It is a bilateral effort focused at foment transparency and increase citizen engagement by making government data, documents, tools and processes publicly available. It was launched ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012