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Governance & Civil ServicesEXAMINEYear 201810 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
"The Right to Information Act is not just for citizens, but it is an instrument to ensure good governance." Discuss.
Exact Syllabus Pointer
E-governance, citizen charters, transparency, accountability, RTI, role of civil services in democracy, NGO/SHG roles.
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: RTI as Governance Tool, Transparency & Good Governance, Citizen Empowerment
Recurring Theme Trend: “RTI as Governance Tool”
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