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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Second Administrative Reforms Commission's Fourth Report, titled Ethics in Governance, was submitted in January 2007 and recommended legal and institutional measures to combat corruption in India.
- When was the 2nd ARC Fourth Report on Ethics in Governance submitted and who chaired the Commission?
- What were the report's most significant recommendations on anti-corruption institutions?
- How does the report differ from the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013?
- Why is this report relevant for UPSC preparation?

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