With appropriate examples, discuss various ethical challenges associated with the utilization of public funds in India. Suggest strategies to effectively deal with these challenges. 10 (b) With proliferation of social media, people have got the opportunity to express their views anonymously and more freely. (a) What according to you, is its effect on the social and political culture of the country? (b) Discuss the role of social media in changing one's attitude, particularly the youth.

1. Corruption & leakages - Most of the subsidy in kerosene, fertilizer and LPG (previously) were lost due to leakage and intended beneficiary did not receives it.
2. Lack of values in the administrator - It is seen that officials are insensitive to needs of the public and hence promote corruption.
3. Lack of regulatory bodies - It is seen that funds was allocated and but it was not utilize. The phenomena March Rush proves this.
4. Attitude of the public -

Some strategies to deal with these challenges -

1. Use of DBT - it has been successfully done in case of LPG need is to extend to other domain too.
2. Use of Technology (i) to distribute the funds in an efficient manner. (ii) to track progress of the projects
3. Inculcation of values among the officials through training.
4. Awareness among the masses about their rights
5. Strengthening important legislation like Right of Information Act, Whistle Blower protection etc.

(a) Social Media has playing a very important role in the current world. Some of the effects are -

1. Social Effect - (i) People are more connected globally & nationally (ii) People are more aware about current happening. (iii) They have got a platform to voice their opinion, concern & grievance. (iv) It has added more tolerance among the people.
2. Political effect - (i) Can exercise freedom of expression as given by Article 19 of the constitution of more efficiently & effectively. (ii) Government & society gets to know the concern of the masses. (iii) Government can spread message, information more quickly & effeciently. (b) Role of social media in changing one's attitude - (i) A well informed member of society can takes steps to bring about change. (ii) It has made youth more participative in society. (iii) It has lead to new opportuniteis for youth in terms employment. (iv) Youth can express himself more freely.