Mains 2022 • GS-II • Q.17

"Transparency and accountability in governance are not about controlling corruption but about creating the trust of stakeholders in the policy process by following the Rule of Law and Participatory Governance." Comment.

Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India: I. The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port-led economic growth through cost-effective and sustainable coastal infrastructure. II. The success of the Sagarmala Programme is reflected in significant growth in coastal and inland waterway shipping, along with improved global port rankings. III. Sagarmala 2.0 aims to position India as a global maritime innovation hub aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047 visions. Which of the following relationships among the above statements is/are correct? 1. Statement II validates the effectiveness of the strategies envisioned in statement I. 2. Statement III extends the objectives of statement I by embedding them into a future-oriented innovation framework. 3. Statement I contradicts statement III by focusing only on traditional infrastructure instead of modern innovation.

Which one among the following with regard to 63 ChatGPT is correct ?

Which of the following subjects/provisions fall(s) under the Directive Principles of State Policy of the Constitution of India ? 1. Uniform Civil Code for all persons living in India 2. Provision for early childhood care and education to children up to the age of 14 years 3. Promotion of international peace and security Select the answer using the codes given below :

Consider the following statements : 1. Only the Supreme Court of India is vested with the power to punish for contempt of itself. 2. Both the Supreme Court of India and High Courts have advisory jurisdiction. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?