Conflict of Interest — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about conflict of interest in public administration: 1. Conflict of interest requires actual wrongdoing to be legally actionable. 2. Apparent conflicts are as problematic as actual conflicts for public trust. 3. The Lokpal Act provides a comprehensive definition of conflict of interest. 4. Disclosure alone is sufficient to resolve all conflicts of interest. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following best describes the 'office of profit' test established by Supreme Court jurisprudence?

In the context of conflict of interest management, what does the principle of 'recusal' primarily aim to achieve?

Consider the following scenarios: 1. A minister's spouse owns shares in a company bidding for government contracts. 2. A bureaucrat receives expensive gifts from industry associations. 3. A judge hears a case involving their former law firm. 4. An election commissioner's relative is contesting elections. Which of these represent conflict of interest situations?

The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 defines conflict of interest as a situation where a public servant has: