In the parlance of governance corruption has become a routine phenomenon In this context which among...........

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In the parlance of governance, corruption has become a routine phenomenon. In this context which amongst the following best describes the need for Lokpal Bill in India?

Lack of enforcement is often cited as a major impediment to promote real change, especially in the business environment.

Lack of coordination and conflicting mandates between the different actors reduce the effectiveness of anti-corruption and transparency measures.

Corruption appropriately viewed as a strategic business risk calls for a coordinated architecture.

All of the above are correct

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Explanation:

All of the above statements are correct.

The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act, 2013 provided for the establishment of Lokpal for the Union and Lokayukta for States.
These institutions are statutory bodies without any constitutional status.
They perform the function of an "ombudsman” and inquire into allegations of corruption against certain public functionaries and for related matters
In 1809, the institution of ombudsman was inaugurated officially in Sweden.
In the 20th century, Ombudsman as an institution developed and grew most significantly after the Second World War.
New Zealand and Norway adopted this system in the year 1962 and it proved to be of great significance in spreading the concept of the ombudsman.
In India, the concept of constitutional ombudsman was first proposed by the then law minister Ashok Kumar Sen in parliament in the early 1960s.
The term Lokpal and Lokayukta were coined by Dr. L. M. Singhvi.