GS2 · 15 marks · 250 words
The bureaucracy in India is facing a number of serious challenges from diminishing human capital to political interference that, if left unaddressed, will lead to further institutional decline. Discuss. How can these challenges be addressed?
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Syllabus: Role of civil services in a democracy.
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