True or False: The main objective of Administrative Reforms in India is to increase bureaucratic delays.

False. The main objective is to reduce corruption and bureaucratic delays.

What were the key recommendations of the First Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC)?

Key recommendations of ARC.

• Strengthen district administration.

• Improve personnel management.

• Establish Lokpal for anti-corruption.

The Second Administrative Reforms Commission focused on ___, ___, and ___ governance.

Public service delivery, ethics in administration, local governance

Fill in the blank: The 73rd and 74th Amendments empowered ___ and ___, promoting decentralized governance.

Panchayati Raj Institutions, Urban Local Bodies

What are some key e-Governance initiatives in India since Independence?

Digital India, e-District, PFMS, National e-Governance Plan.

True or False: The RTI Act has contributed to reducing transparency in government.

False. The RTI Act has enhanced transparency by allowing citizens access to government information.

Fill in the blank: Lateral entry in civil services was introduced to bring in ___ and improve administrative efficiency.

Specialists from private sectors or academia

True or False: CPGRAMS refers to a decentralized grievance redressal system.

False. CPGRAMS is a centralized online grievance portal.

What measures have been taken to simplify administrative procedures?

Reducing red-tapism through single-window clearances, digitizing approvals, streamlining rules under Ease of Doing Business.

How do reforms promote ethics in administration?

Through stricter AIS Conduct Rules, oversight by the Central Vigilance Commission, and recommendations from the Second ARC.

What are the major challenges in implementing Administrative Reforms?

Resistance to change from bureaucracy, lack of political will, inadequate resources and training, coordination issues between Union and States.

How has NITI Aayog contributed to Administrative Reforms?

By promoting cooperative federalism, monitoring SDGs, and making policy recommendations for governance efficiency.

What has been the overall impact of Administrative Reforms since Independence?

Enhanced transparency, empowered local governance, improved service delivery, and strengthened accountability, though gaps remain.