Transparency

Why it matters

• Acts as a critical check against corruption and arbitrary exercise of executive power.
• Enhances public trust and legitimacy by fostering an informed citizenry.
• Promotes accountability by allowing for the scrutiny of government performance and policy outcomes.
• Facilitates participatory governance by enabling stakeholders to contribute to the policy cycle based on reliable data.

How it is asked

Focus on the legal frameworks for Right to Information, the role of institutional oversight bodies, the balance between transparency and national security, and the impact of digital governance on reducing information asymmetry.