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Probity in Governance
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Ensuring that government decisions are not influenced by public officials' private interests is a growing concern. Discuss in the context of India. Also enumerate the core principles reflected by OECD guidelines for managing conflict of interest in the public sector.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 19 toppers · CSE 2017–2020
Conflict of InterestProbity in Governance
Enumerate the mechanisms that promote accountability of public officials in discharging their functions and responsibilities in India. Also discuss why ensuring accountability for performance is not a simple task in government service.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 19 toppers · CSE 2017–2020
Accountability and Ethical GovernanceProbity in Governance
In a democracy, the purpose of the government should be to make it easy for people to do good and difficult to do wrong. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 18 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Accountability and Ethical GovernanceCivil Service Values
Discuss, with examples, the significance of principles of public life as recommended by Nolan committee. Why are these principles considered as an essential set of expectations from public servants?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 18 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Civil Service ValuesAccountability and Ethical Governance
What are the factors which drive people to take law in their own hands rather than following the due process of law? Discuss ways to address the problem of mob justice.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 18 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Law and MoralityEthical Dilemmas in Government
The recent decision by the government to ban use of red beacons is only a symbolic gesture and a lot more needs to be done to end the VIP culture in India. Critically discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Civil Service ValuesWork Culture
Examine the different ethical issues involved in the use of public shaming as a punitive measure. Do you think this is an appropriate measure to address the problem of rising crime rates.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentProbity in Governance
The more remotely power is exercised from the people, the greater is the distance between authority and accountability. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Accountability and Ethical GovernanceProbity in Governance
Why did Gunnar Myrdal use the term 'soft state' in the context of South Asia? Do you think such a characterisation is still relevant in the case of India today?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Civil Service ValuesAccountability and Ethical Governance
The decisive role that money plays in elections creates a vicious cycle of corruption. (a) Elaborate in the context of India. (b) Discuss whether state funding of elections can help in curbing the menace of political corruption in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
CorruptionProbity in Governance
Evaluate the success of RTI in bringing governance reforms in the country. Examine whether it has served the purpose it was meant for.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Transparency and InformationAccountability and Ethical Governance
Ethics is the first line of defence against corruption while law enforcement is remedial and reactive. Examine the statement with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
CorruptionProbity in Governance
Governance is the vital link in our quest for prosperity and equity. What should be the key elements of ethical governance to eliminate corruption and bureaucratic delays? Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Probity in GovernanceAccountability and Ethical Governance
What do you understand by 'civic virtue' in public life? What are the challenges in practising it in today's time? How can these challenges be overcome?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Human ValuesCivil Service Values
For effective public service delivery, the need today is to move from traditional accountability mechanisms to social accountability through greater civic engagement. Discuss with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2016–2018
Transparency and InformationProbity in Governance
What does 'public service' means to you? Describe the various ways in which one can serve the public. Does one necessarily serve the public better by entering the civil services? Justify your stand.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Probity in GovernanceDedication to Public Service
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 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2017–2018
Utilisation of Public FundsAccountability and Ethical Governance
Investigative reporting by media can be a significant source of information on corruption. What are ethical issues involved in investigative journalism? What safeguards can be introduced to prevent its misuse?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2018
Transparency and InformationCorruption
Ensuring accountability in the administration just adds another layer in the bureaucratic process. Examine. Differentiate between accountability and responsibility. Suggest some measures through which administrative accountability can be made more effective in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2018
Accountability and Ethical GovernanceCivil Service Values
Access to quality basic services plays a critical role in enhancing individual capabilities to participate fully in the growth of the nation. (a) Discuss the statement in the context of vulnerable sections of India. (b) Analyse the challenges with regard to quality service delivery in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2017–2019
Quality of Service DeliveryCorruption
RTI is termed as a master key to good governance. Highlight the role of RTI in making the administration and governance of our country more ethical and responsive.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2018
Transparency and InformationAccountability and Ethical Governance
In the parlance of governance, probity is often used in conjunction with integrity. How do you differentiate between the two? What is their importance in public life? What measures can help promote these values in governance?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2018
Probity in GovernanceIntegrity
Mr. A is an honest senior bureaucrat who retired some time back. He has worked across many positions and wields immense influence in the corridors of power. His wife was working in a consulting firm. She has now quit her job and started her own consulting firm that will bid for government contracts also. Mr. A himself intends to contribute his experience and insider knowledge about the government operations to prepare for the bid. When prodded about any conflict of interest, Mrs. A argued that she always wanted to own her own consulting firm and bid for government projects so that she could improve the quality of government operations through her services. But earlier she could not since her husband was a bureaucrat in the same city and various government rules prevented her from doing so. As he has now retired she can take up this job. (a) What are the ethical issues involved in this case? (b) What are steps that can be taken by Mr. A to resolve these ethical issues? (c) What is the best option for Mr. A? Support your answer with appropriate reasons.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2018
Conflict of InterestIntegrity
What do you understand by the term 'probity in governance'? Explain how probity acts as the foundation of ethical public administration.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2017
Probity in GovernanceAccountability and Ethical Governance