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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- The Nolan Committee was the United Kingdom's Committee on Standards in Public Life, established in 1994, which formulated the Seven Principles of Public Life governing holders of public office.
- What are the Seven Principles of Public Life enunciated by the Nolan Committee?
- Why was the Nolan Committee established?
- How is the Nolan Committee relevant to Indian governance?
- In which UPSC paper is the Nolan Committee tested?

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