UPSC Notes

Leveraging Technology for Good Governance and Anti-Corruption

PYQs

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Articles

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Momentum

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Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

Directly addresses the role of technology in administrative reforms, improving public service delivery, ensuring transparency, and strengthening democratic governance, a core theme in GS2.

E-governance involves the application of information and communication technologies (ICT) to enhance government services, improve efficiency, transparency, and accountability, and combat corruption by reducing human interface, enabling better oversight, and fostering citizen participation.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Digital Procurement Platforms

Enhance transparency, traceability, fair competition, and efficiency while reducing corruption risks.

AI, Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics

Shift oversight from post-facto detection to preventive vigilance through real-time risk identification.

Open Data and Digital Social Audits

Empower citizens, strengthen institutional accountability, and enhance public trust.

Grievance Redressal Platforms

Facilitate citizen participation and address public concerns effectively.

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaGovernance
Conceptual areaE-governance

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)Promotes tech-driven governance
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Policy measures

Quick revision

  • Digital procurement platforms enhance transparency and reduce corruption.
  • AI/ML/Big Data enable preventive vigilance and real-time risk identification.
  • Open data and digital social audits empower citizens and ensure accountability.
  • Grievance redressal platforms improve public trust.
  • Requires institutional safeguards and human oversight for effective implementation.

High-confidence PYQs

Topic timeline

GovernanceE-governance

Second BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting 4th-5th August 2026

05 Aug 2026 · Technology, including digital procurement, AI/ML for vigilance, open data, and digital social audits, is being leveraged by BRICS nations to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in governance, thereby combating corruption.

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