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Civil Services
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Discuss the importance of cultivating a culture of life-long learning among Indian civil servants. How has Mission Karmyogi contributed to this objective? Illustrate with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Civil ServicesPolicy Design and Implementation
'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
Lateral entry into civil services is seen as a reformative step, yet it continues to attract criticism and controversy. Discuss.
15 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Civil Services
"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
Do you think that lateral entry can significantly enhance the effectiveness of the Indian bureaucracy?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Civil Services
Civil services should focus more on the outcomes rather than on strict adherence to internal procedures. Critically examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Civil ServicesPolicy Design and Implementation
Neo-liberal reforms have opened up the economy to the world. Globalisation has enhanced the contacts of people & influenced each other's culture, society, economy. Discuss the transformation in the welfare state and the role of new civil services in this context.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025
Civil ServicesPolicy Design and Implementation