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24 August 2026

CBI Case against former DGCA Official

This case serves as a practical example of corruption and lack of probity in regulatory bodies, which can be used as context for answers on governance and ethics, but it is not a significant policy or legal development that would be asked directly.

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Notes

  • The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against a former Director of Flying Training at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
  • The allegations involve the abuse of official position to extend undue favours to specific flying training organisations.
  • The investigation identified a systematic network of corporate entities managed by the immediate and extended family members of the official.
  • The case includes allegations of suspicious aircraft transactions.
  • The investigation was initiated following a complaint received by the CBI’s Anti-Corruption Branch in Delhi on August 17.

Questions

  1. Examine the role of regulatory bodies in the aviation sector in ensuring transparency and preventing conflict of interest in the licensing of flying training organisations. 150 words
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  2. Discuss the institutional mechanisms available to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to detect and curb systemic corruption within government regulatory agencies. How can administrative reforms strengthen oversight in technical departments? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following is the primary regulatory body responsible for the oversight of civil aviation in India?

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