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Ethics 2024 Case Studies Toolkit by ForumIAS
Whistleblower Protection Act, 2014 mechanism to receive complaints related to disclosure of allegations of corruption or wilful misuse of power or discretion, against any public servant, and to inquire or cause an inquiry into such disclosure. any person can make a public interest disclosure before a Competent Authority
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Whistleblower Protection in India – Explained, pointwise
The Government needs to ensure that whistleblowers are given an enabling ecosystem wherein they are incentivized and not threatened to disclose the illegal practices carried on in any organization. Strengthening the Whistleblower Protection mechanism is necessary to enhance transparency and accountability in public institutions.
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Daily Current Affairs Editorials For UPSC | Forumias
Whistleblower Protection in India – Explained, pointwise [Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation -July 2022 – 1st and 2nd week; CAQM Policy to Combat Air Pollution in Delhi NCR – Explained, pointwise [Yojana July Summary] Policies on Scheduled Tribes – Explained, pointwise; Fall in Rupee Value: Reasons, Concerns and Solutions – Explained ...
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Violence against healthcare professionals – Explained, pointwise
Introduction. Violence against healthcare professionals is a concerning issue that poses significant challenges to the healthcare system and the well-being of those who dedicate their lives to saving others. Recent incidents highlight the urgency of addressing this problem. For instance, the murder of a young doctor in Kerala and the alarming ...
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Effective governance in India: Lokpal, RTI and Whistleblowers Act
The Act was approved by the Cabinet of India as part of a drive to eliminate corruption in the country’s bureaucracy. The Act seeks to protect whistle blowers, i.e. persons making a public interest disclosure related to an act of corruption, misuse of power, or criminal offense by a public servant. Any public servant or any other person ...
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Implications for the integrity of the education system - Free UPSC IAS ...
Whistleblower Protection: Establish robust mechanisms to protect whistleblowers who report leak attempts. This encourages honesty and exposes vulnerabilities. This encourages honesty and exposes vulnerabilities.
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Ethical issues and violations in medical trials in India
Context: The article discusses ethical issues and violations in medical trials in India, focusing on informed consent, the effectiveness of ethics committees, and the protection of vulnerable trial participants. It highlights the challenges in upholding medical ethics and the need for stronger oversight and whistleblower protection.
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On politicization of bureaucracy – Crossing a line - Free UPSC IAS ...
1) Merit-based appointments and promotions in bureaucracy. 2) Transparent transfer policies. 3) Legal and institutional measures to strengthen the autonomy and independence of the bureaucracy. For instance, Whistleblower protection. 4) Code of Conduct: Adherence to Code of Conduct by civil servants. 5) Moral education: Strengthening ethics and ...
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RTI Act: Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise - Free UPSC IAS ...
Considering this, the Right to Information (RTI) Act was passed by Parliament in 2005 to enable the citizens to exercise their freedom of speech and expression under Article 19 (1) (a) of Indian Constitution. There are many success stories associated with the RTI Act. However, certain pressing concerns associated with the functioning of the Act ...
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Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2018 - Free UPSC IAS ...
Recently, parliament has adopted amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Bill, 2018. Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. It consolidated the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947, some sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code, and the Criminal Law Act, 1952. The 1988 Act enlarged the scope of the term ...
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