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A retired IAS officer, Subodh Agarwal, has been arrested by the Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in connection with the alleged Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scam.
The investigation, which commenced in 2024, has led to the arrest of 10 individuals so far, with three others currently absconding.
The case involves allegations of bribery and irregularities in the implementation of the central government's flagship water supply scheme.
The arrest highlights ongoing efforts to combat corruption in major public welfare projects.
A state-level law enforcement agency responsible for investigating and prosecuting cases of corruption involving public servants within its state's jurisdiction. It operates under state government control.
The nodal ministry for the planning, implementation, monitoring, and funding of the Jal Jeevan Mission at the central level. It was formed in 2019 by merging two ministries.
To provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections (FHTC) to all rural households in India by 2024.
Key: It is a 'centrally sponsored scheme' with funding shared between the Centre and states (e.g., 50:50 for general states, 90:10 for Himalayan/NE states). It emphasizes community participation and local water management.
The arrest of a senior retired civil servant underscores the importance of ethical conduct and accountability in public service, even after retirement, and the legal framework to address corruption.
JJM is a centrally sponsored scheme, but its implementation and anti-corruption efforts involve both central (Ministry of Jal Shakti) and state (Rajasthan ACB) agencies, highlighting cooperative federalism.
The case brings into focus the integrity of the administrative machinery and the challenges of maintaining transparency in large-scale public projects.
GS-II: Governance, Policies & Interventions; GS-IV: Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude
General Awareness: Government Schemes, Current Affairs
General Awareness: Government Schemes, Current Affairs
General Awareness: Government Schemes, Current Affairs
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Answer: Only three
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Answer: Only one
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Answer: Both 1 and 2
High for governance, government schemes, and anti-corruption measures across all exams.
A central government scheme to provide tap water to all rural households.
A state-level agency investigating corruption cases involving public servants.
Schemes where a portion of the funding is provided by the Central Government and implemented by State Governments.