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title: "Second ARC Report on Ethics in Governance — Definition"
description: "The Second ARC Report on Ethics in Governance (2007) recommends reforms to combat corruption, essential for UPSC candidates and public administration."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- The Second ARC's fourth report, "Ethics in Governance," was a 2007 Indian government study recommending institutional reforms to curb corruption and embed integrity in public administration.
- How does the Second ARC report differ from the Nolan Committee's Seven Principles of Public Life?
- Which recommendations of the report were actually enacted into law?
- Where does the Ethics in Governance report sit within the full Second ARC series?
- Why is this report central to UPSC General Studies Paper IV preparation?

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