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| Concept | Key Fact | RPSC Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal society | 4 pillars: liberty, rule of law, limited govt, pluralism | Definitional 5-mark |
| RTI Act 2005 | 30-day response; 48 hrs life/liberty; 60 lakh apps/yr | Transparency mechanism |
| Section 4 RTI | Proactive disclosure — 17 categories | Transparency — no RTI needed |
| Social audit | MGNREGS Sec 17; MKSS Rajasthan legacy | Community accountability |
| MKSS Beawar | 1994–96; Aruna Roy; RTI origin | Rajasthan-transparency link |
| Fourth Estate | Media as watchdog of power | Liberal democracy function |
| Paid news | Commercial capture of editorial — PCI definition | Media ethics threat |
| Whistleblowers Protection Act | 2014; CVC as Competent Authority | Internal transparency |
| Jan Soochna Portal | Rajasthan 2019; 100+ schemes; proactive | State-level transparency leader |
| Brandeis quote | "Sunlight is the best disinfectant" | Transparency philosophy |
| IT Rules 2021 | Platform accountability vs free speech tension | Digital media regulation |
| OGP | India member since 2011; Open Government Partnership | International framework |
| Lokayukta | State-level anti-corruption ombudsman (executive) | Bureaucratic accountability |
| Citizens' Charter | 1997 India; service standards; liberal right-based | Service delivery accountability |