CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -2-day Regional Conference on ‘Replication of Good Governance Practices’ inaugurated in Bhubaneswar.

Detailed explanation-2: -A two-day Regional Conference on the theme “Bringing Citizens, Entrepreneurs and Government Closer for Good Governance” will be held at Bengaluru from tomorrow. The Regional Conference is being organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances in collaboration with Government of Karnataka.

Detailed explanation-3: -In summary, good governance relates to the political and institutional processes and outcomes that are necessary to achieve the goals of development. The true test of ‘good’ governance is the degree to which it delivers on the promise of human rights: civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights.

Detailed explanation-4: -Good governance requires fair legal frameworks that are enforced impartially. It also requires full protection of human rights, particularly those of minorities. Impartial enforcement of laws requires an independent judiciary and an impartial and incorruptible police force.

Detailed explanation-5: -Good local governance requires an astute awareness of the public nature of decisions made and for all members to perform in the public’s best interests. Without this level of accountability, transparency and openness, decisions may be made by members of local government with personal or commercial gains in mind.