Which of the following statements best describes the mandate of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in the Indian parliamentary system?

It scrutinizes the appropriation accounts and the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).

It is responsible for drafting legislation related to the financial budget of the Union government.

It examines the policy decisions of the Cabinet to ensure they align with national interests.

It has the authority to directly implement administrative changes in government ministries.

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25 June 2026

PAC report request on Great Nicobar Project

The topic involves the Public Accounts Committee, a key parliamentary body, exercising its oversight function on government expenditure and environmental policy, which is a direct syllabus theme for GS2 and GS1.

Notes

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has requested a comprehensive report from the Union Home Ministry regarding the Great Nicobar Project.
Concerns raised regarding the project include the potential felling of approximately 1.5 crore trees and the impact on the fragile ecosystem of the Nicobar Islands.
The PAC deliberated on the CAG report concerning the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences, noting significant funding deficits, delays in civil construction, and deficiencies in medical equipment and patient care.
The Home Ministry attributed the deficiencies in the medical institute to the Union Health Ministry.
The PAC is a parliamentary committee tasked with examining the accounts showing the appropriation of sums granted by Parliament for the expenditure of the Government of India.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 7 in Great Nicobar Infrastructure Development Project, which has been running since 25 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

Discuss the role of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in ensuring financial accountability and administrative efficiency in government-funded projects. 150 words

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Examine the challenges of balancing large-scale infrastructure development with the conservation of fragile ecosystems in ecologically sensitive regions like the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. 250 words

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Prelims

Which of the following statements best describes the mandate of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in the Indian parliamentary system?

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House panel seeks Ministry report onGreat Nicobar Project

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