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20 July 2026

CBI arrest for impersonation and bribery

This incident serves as a practical case study on the challenges of corruption and digital security in the implementation of government welfare schemes, useful for illustrating governance issues in GS2 and GS4 answers.

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Notes

  • CBI arrested an individual for impersonating an official from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
  • The accused solicited bribes from applicants of the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund.
  • The bribe demand was set at 2% of the total loan amount applied for by the complainant.
  • The loan application was processed through the official Udyami Mitra portal.
  • The incident highlights vulnerabilities in the delivery of government credit schemes to rural entrepreneurs.

Questions

  1. Examine the role of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in curbing corruption within central government schemes and the challenges posed by impersonation in the digital delivery of public services. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) is a scheme under which of the following ministries?

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