Write short notes on the following in 30 words each : (i) Constitutional morality (ii) Conflict of interest (iii) Probity in public life (iv) Challenges of digitalization (v) Devotion to duty

(i) Dedication to public service It is the quality of passionate commitment to service.

• Need -> difficulty of being good, go extra mile for welfare
• Eg -> Lakshmi Krishna (IAS) -> Mission Bongaigaon
• Innovate -> Eg -> E Sreedharan metro station built in 3 months.

(ii) Non-partisanship in civil service Quality of not being specifically associated with particular group/party

• Need -> uphold trust of political boss for scheme implementation, trust of public in benefits irrespective of voting pattern

(iii) Objectivity in decision-making Quality of rational evidence based decision irrespective of personal biases.

• Need -> for ensuring due process
• Eg -> beneficiary identification, upholding chain of accountability to rules.