GS2 · Practice questions
Civil Services
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'Without performance targets, the civil service degenerates into a closed priesthood with no accountability.' Discuss the statement with reference to the Mission Karmayogi.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Civil ServicesTransparency and Accountability
"The complexity of modern governance demands adaptive and dynamic administrative reforms." Evaluate the role of administrative reforms in improving efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness in Indian governance.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Transparency and AccountabilityCivil Services
"Civil services reforms must go beyond recruitment and standardised training to cope with the present day challenges." Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Civil Services
"Civil services in India were envisioned as instruments of neutrality and efficiency, yet they are increasingly perceived as rigid and politicised." Examine the issues responsible for this perception and suggest corrective measures.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Civil ServicesCorruption and Probity
As per the recently released report of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), there is an urgent need to limit the size of the government in India. Do you agree?
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
ExecutivePolicy Design and Implementation
Neo-Liberal reforms and globalization have deeply transformed institutions of welfare state and set the ground for a new type of civil services". In this context, examine challenges faced in service delivery and suggest reforms.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Civil ServicesPolicy Design and Implementation
Assess the relevance of lateral entry in civil services in making the governance structure more effective, efficient & people oriented.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Civil Services
Instead of performing a transformative role, traditional bureaucracy has contributed to perpetuation of old order. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023
Civil ServicesTransparency and Accountability