GS4 · Practice questions
Transparency and Information
23 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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Increasing participation of people in governance and easy access to information is what transforms governance to good governance. Elaborate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 15 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Transparency and InformationProbity in Governance
There is a view that corrupt practices have been socially accepted in India. How can this 'acceptance' be shifted to 'rejection' towards corruption?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
CorruptionSocial Influence and Persuasion
Why has anonymity of civil servants traditionally been seen as an important arrangement? In this context, discuss your opinion on the doctrine of facelessness in civil services.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Civil Service ValuesAccountability and Ethical Governance
Identify which essential information should be made available to the public via Citizen's Charter? Also, suggest some steps for successful implementation of the Citizen's Charter.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Citizens ChartersQuality of Service Delivery
There is a view that the institutional mechanisms to ensure accountability of civil servants have weakened over time. In this context, discuss the need of a social accountability law in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Accountability and Ethical GovernanceProbity in Governance
Explain the ethical issues involved in spending government funds for advertisement campaigns and publicity.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Utilisation of Public FundsProbity in Governance
“People's indifference is the best breeding ground for corruption to grow”. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
CorruptionAccountability and Ethical Governance
You are a young officer posted as the Superintendent of Police (SP) in a district. You have received information that at a party some people were harassed by your subordinate police officer. On further inquiry, you came to know that two complaints have been filed - one by the police and the other by people who organised the party. According to the police, people had gathered without permission and were not following COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and social distancing norms. But on the other hand, the complaint filed by the party organisers says that police entered the private venue due to loud noise and harassed everyone at the party including women guests. According to them, your subordinate police officer even tore apart the document, which granted permission to organise the party. A video of this incident, showing your subordinate officer tearing off a document, is being widely circulated on social media platforms. Due to this, social activists want you to take strict action against your subordinate police officer. (a) Identify the ethical issues in the case. (b) What are the factors that can influence decision by competent authorities in such instances? Do you think mobilising public opinion through social media is a fair way to influence the decision in such cases? (c) As the SP, what will be your course of action in this situation?
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2021
Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentCrisis Decision Making
It is essential that people have access to information if they are to have the capacity to exercise other rights. Discuss the statement with focus on importance of RTI in governance.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2019–2021
Transparency and InformationAccountability and Ethical Governance
Transparent governance promises an accountable state but a balance has to be achieved between disclosure requirements and administrative privileges for efficient governance. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2021
Transparency and InformationAccountability and Ethical Governance
Open Government Data (OGD) can be seen as a step towards greater transparency and accountability in India. In this context, discuss the benefits of OGD and the challenges which lie therein.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2021
Transparency and InformationAccountability and Ethical Governance
The right to information (RTI) and the right to privacy (RTP) complement each other in holding the government accountable to the people, however, in cases of conflict, they can be reconciled keeping public interest in mind. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2021
Transparency and InformationAccountability and Ethical Governance
Citizen empowerment is a natural outcome of a Citizen’s Charter. Critically evaluate in the Indian context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2021
Citizens ChartersAccountability and Ethical Governance
Evaluate the role of citizen's charter in making governance citizen centric. Also, recommend some measures to make citizen's charters more effective.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Citizens ChartersQuality of Service Delivery
The press is an important agent in ensuring the citizen's right to receive and impart information as a measure of probity in governance. In this context, do you think that the press in India discharges its duty honestly?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021
Probity in GovernanceTransparency and Information
Right to Information Act, 2005, aims to make the governance process transparent and accountable, however, the sunshine legislation is beset with several challenges. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Transparency and InformationAccountability and Ethical Governance
What do you understand by Integrity Pacts? In light of recent events, analyse their utility in ensuring transparency and efficiency in public procurement in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2022
CorruptionProbity in Governance
Even though the state actors who make rules and implement them have an important role to play in the fight against corruption, the battle is not likely to succeed without the active efforts of various segments of society. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021
CorruptionAccountability and Ethical Governance
You are the Deputy Commissioner of Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and are given the responsibility to formulate a Citizens' Charter of the department. How should you go about it?
20 marks · 300 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2021
Citizens ChartersQuality of Service Delivery
Citizen empowerment is a natural outcome of a Citizen Charter. Critically evaluate in the Indian context.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Citizens ChartersTransparency and Information
You are a Public Information Officer (PIO) at the home ministry. On a daily basis you receive several applications under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. On gathering the information for a particular query you find that the information is related to some decisions which were taken by you. You took the decision in good faith which appeared correct at the time of decision making. The immediate impact of your actions was in line with your expectations. However, in hindsight the long term impacts of the decisions were counterproductive, and the decision seems to be made with malafide intentions. There were other employees also who were party to this decision. The disclosure of the solicited information, may lead to disciplinary actions. There is a possibility that you and some of your colleagues, who were involved in the decision-making process, may also be punished. You know that a non-disclosure, delayed disclosure, part-disclosure or a camouflaged disclosure will lead to a lesser punishment or even no punishment at all. You are aware of several cases in your department where non-disclosures have virtually gone unnoticed. Moreover, concealing the information will also save you, your colleagues, and the department itself from huge embarrassment. You know that it is your lawful mandate to disclose complete information in a proper and timely manner. In your years of service, you have been a sincere, dedicated, honest, conscientious officer. However, this time, you are well aware that the complete disclosure of information may cause harm to not only your career but also that of your colleagues. Moreover, your colleagues are pressuring you to withhold the information. Further, you have recently taken a huge education loan to fund the college education of your son. As the sole breadwinner of the family, you shoulder the responsibility of catering to the needs of your elderly parents, which involves their recurring medical costs. In these circumstances, any disciplinary action against you may also negatively affect you and your family's financial well-being. Now, you are in a state of dilemma over your future course of action. a) What are various ethical dilemmas in the above case study? b) Evaluate the merits and demerits of various courses of action available to you. Also, which course of action will you choose and why?
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Transparency and InformationEthical Dilemmas in Government
RTI Act 2005 was revolutionary in ensuring transparency & accountability in government institutions, values which are precursor to good governance.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Transparency and InformationAccountability and Ethical Governance
Transparency in administration refers to the practice of openness followed in procedures and decision making.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021
Transparency and InformationProbity in Governance