Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) Good governance day is celebrated annually on 25th December
(2) Good governance Day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Which of the above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) 1 and 2
(d) None
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- Good governance day is celebrated annually on 25th December to mark the birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
- The aim is to create awareness of accountability in government among the citizens of India.
- The theme for this year is ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Aur’, and the day will be observed as a part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
- On December 23, 2014, Atal Bihari Vajpayee was conferred with the highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna.
- Following the announcement, the Modi government announced that the birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister would be treated as Good Governance Day.
- Since then the day is celebrated throughout the country every year on December 25.
- According to the United Nations, there are eight characteristics which indicate a good governance of a country.
- Good governance should be participatory, accountable, responsive, efficient, inclusive, equitable, consensus oriented and must follow the rule of law.
- Good governance is also expected to minimize corruption and take the voices of vulnerable communities and minorities into account.
BY: AMIT GUPTA