{"id":24251,"date":"2024-01-30T05:53:48","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T05:53:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=24251"},"modified":"2024-01-30T05:53:51","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T05:53:51","slug":"in-the-integrity-index-of-transparency-international-india-stands-very-low-discuss-briefly-the-legal-political-social-and-cultural-factors-that-have-caused-the-decline-of-public-morality-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/in-the-integrity-index-of-transparency-international-india-stands-very-low-discuss-briefly-the-legal-political-social-and-cultural-factors-that-have-caused-the-decline-of-public-morality-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"In the integrity index of Transparency International, India stands very low. Discuss briefly the legal, political, social and cultural factors that have caused the decline of public morality in India. (12.5 marks, 200 words)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>India&#8217;s unsettling position on Transparency International&#8217;s integrity index underscores a multifaceted decline in public morality, influenced by a complex interplay of legal, political, social, and cultural factors. Legally, gaps in enforcement and accountability mechanisms have allowed corruption to persist, eroding the ethical fabric of the nation. Politically, the nexus between power and corruption has permeated various levels, with instances of high-profile scandals casting a shadow on the government&#8217;s commitment to transparency and ethical governance. Socially, a historical tolerance for corruption, coupled with economic disparities, has normalized unethical practices in both public and private spheres. Additionally, cultural factors contribute significantly to this decline, as ingrained practices of favoritism and nepotism often override merit-based systems. The hierarchical nature of Indian society, where power dynamics often trump ethical considerations, exacerbates the erosion of public morality. Addressing this issue requires a comprehensive approach that involves legal reforms, political will for stringent enforcement, social awareness campaigns, and a cultural shift toward valuing integrity. Only through a concerted effort across these domains can India hope to reverse the trend and rebuild a foundation of public morality that aligns with principles of transparency and ethical conduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: <\/strong>Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d2f480d86f8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/in-the-integrity-index-of-transparency-international-india-stands-very-low-discuss-briefly-the-legal-political-social-and-cultural-factors-that-have-caused-the-decline-of-public-morality-in-india\/#Causes_Behind_Decline_of_Public_Morality_in_India\" title=\"Causes Behind Decline of Public Morality in India:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Causes Behind Decline of Public Morality in India:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/in-the-integrity-index-of-transparency-international-india-stands-very-low-discuss-briefly-the-legal-political-social-and-cultural-factors-that-have-caused-the-decline-of-public-morality-in-india\/#Political_and_Legal_Cause\" title=\"Political and Legal Cause:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Political and Legal Cause:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link 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&#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_Question\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the Question:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In the Introduction, try to start by writing about the status of corruption in India.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>In Body, discuss various legal, political, social, and cultural factors that have caused the decline of public morality in India.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>In Conclusion, try to suggest a way forward to cope up with corruption.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Corruption is a global phenomenon and it is omnipotent. It has progressively increased and is now rampant in our society. As the nation grows, the corrupt also grow to invent new methods of cheating the government and public. India was placed at 76th position out of 168 countries with a score of 38 out of 100 in Transparency International\u2019s Corruption Perceptions Index 2015. The causes of corruption are many and complex.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_Behind_Decline_of_Public_Morality_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Causes Behind Decline of Public Morality in India:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Political_and_Legal_Cause\"><\/span><strong>Political and Legal Cause:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lack of enforcement capacity and regulatory complexity are deep causes of India\u2019s institutions. Complex laws and procedures deter common people from seeking help from the Government.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Many laws and rules have become obsolete and breed corruption, long delays in judicial proceedings and less severity of punishment, multiple investigative agencies with overlapping jurisdiction such as Lokpal, CVC, CAG, etc.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Those in the hierarchy vested with disciplinary powers shirk their duties and are unwilling to use their powers against corrupt practices.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The emergence of political elites who are more self-interest-oriented rather than nation-oriented programs and policies.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The Commonwealth Games scam, 2G spectrum scam, etc., showed an exponential increase in corruption.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_causes\"><\/span><strong>Economic causes:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Artificial scarcity created by people with mal-intentions wrecks the fabric of the nation\u2019s economy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The vast size of the population coupled with widespread illiteracy and poor economic infrastructure lead to increasing inequality that causes corruption in public life.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>In a highly inflationary economy, low salaries of government officials compel them to resort to corruption.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Socio-cultural_causes\"><\/span><strong>Socio-cultural causes:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>There is the normalization of corruption in the society.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>There is a long history of corrupt practices in India from ancient times, which was strengthened during Mughal and British times in the form of Baksheesh and gifts etc.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>There is no social outcry to prevent corruption; Sanskritization of corruption, social hierarchy, bribery, and lack of moral education for the children promote selfish tendencies among people.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>With the emergence of the modern job-oriented education system and the decreasing role of the family in giving ethical values due to industrialization, westernization, and urbanization.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Corruption erodes trust, weakens democracy, hampers economic development, and further exacerbates inequality, poverty, social division, and the environmental crisis. India needs to follow a zero-tolerance policy to cope with corruption. The government can also strengthen its regulatory and monitoring system, increase the participation of people, promote moral education in schools, etc., to reduce corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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