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BHARTI SAHU: GS4 answer copy

17 answers by BHARTI SAHU, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q2(a)The Citizens' Charters initiative was a response to the quest for solving the problems, which a citizen encountered, day in and day out, while dealing with the organisations providing public services. But the introduction and implementation of Citizens' Charters in the government of India has been difficult due to the old bureaucratic set up and the rigid attitudes of the work force. Discuss the major obstacles that have been encountered in implementing the Citizens' Charter initiative.10 marks
  2. Q2(b)Quality of public service delivery is a major determinant of the quality of life of vulnerable sections in a highly unequal society divided along the lines of class, caste, religion, etc. In this background, do you think that public service delivery is efficient and sufficient enough to improve the lives of vulnerable groups in India? Critically examine.10 marks
  3. Q3(a)What do each of the following quotations mean to you? "The wise man does not lay up his own treasures. The more he gives to others, the more he has for his own." - Lao Tzu10 marks
  4. Q3(b)"If ethics are poor at the top, that behavior is copied down through the organization." - Robert Noyce10 marks
  5. Q3(c)"The end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom." - John Locke10 marks
  6. Q4(a)Wealthy CEOs and founders of successful businesses around the world are increasingly pledging to give away their wealth in philanthropy. Do you think that such a move is sufficient enough to bring about a positive change in the society? Critically examine.10 marks
  7. Q4(b)As organizations across the globe begin their artificial intelligence (AI) transformation, the leap into the AI era is expected to be more challenging than any technology that businesses have grappled with yet. In this background, discuss the concerns around fairness, transparency, and job security that may arise.10 marks
  8. Q5(a)The emphasis of Swami Dayanand Saraswati on education, social equality, and ethical values continues to influence the socio-cultural discourse in contemporary India. Discuss with suitable examples.10 marks
  9. Q5(b)Write short notes on the following in 30 words each : 2 x 5 =10 marks
  10. Q5(b)(i)Dedication to public service
  11. Q5(b)(ii)Non-partisanship in civil service
  12. Q5(b)(iii)निर्णय-निर्माण में वस्तुनिष्ठता Objectivity in decision-making
  13. Q5(iv)Tolerance in pluralistic societies
  14. Q5(v)Compassion in public service
  15. Q6(a)Emotional intelligence may not be singularly associated with emotions or intelligence. It can also include a broad range of personality characteristics that might predict success in professional and everyday life. Discuss.10 marks
  16. Q6(b)Traditional forms of state-led accountability, also characterised as vertical and horizontal channels of accountability, are increasingly found to be inadequate, and a myriad of multi-stakeholder and bottom-up citizen directed approaches have come to the fore, to supplement or supplant them. Discuss with illustrations.10 marks
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The answers

Question 2(a) · 10 marks · 114 words written

The Citizens' Charters initiative was a response to the quest for solving the problems, which a citizen encountered, day in and day out, while dealing with the organisations providing public services. But the introduction and implementation of Citizens' Charters in the government of India has been difficult due to the old bureaucratic set up and the rigid attitudes of the work force. Discuss the major obstacles that have been encountered in implementing the Citizens' Charter initiative.

Opening · a definition

नागरिक चार्टर , जनता को सार्वजनिक सेवाओं को समयबद्ध व गुणवत्ता पूर्ण तरीके से प्रदान करने की सरकार की लिखित प्रतिबद्धता है।

Body · points and prose

नागरिक चार्टर विशेषताएं

→ 6 मानक पर आधारित जिनमें गुणवत्ता, आकलन इत्यादि प्रमुख। → जनता को शासन से जोड़ने में सहायक। → शासन में पारदर्शिता बनाये रखने में सहायक। → नागरिकों को कल्याणकारी कार्यों का लाभ सुनिश्चित करती।

कार्यान्वयन में चुनौतियां

→ शासन, प्रशासन की आभियातीय संस्कृति - जिसके कारण कार्यान्वयन व लागू करने में बाधा। → राजनेता-लोकसेवक भ्रष्ट गठजोड़। → जनता में जागरूकता का अभाव। → लागू करने के लिए नियामक व विनियम सव्यागत अभाव।

उपाय

Diagram
* द्वितीय प्रशासनिक सुधार आयोग अनुशंसा लागू करना * लोकतांत्रिक मूल्यों आदर्शों का अनुपालन सुनिश्चित करना * जनता को जागरूक करना व शासन प्रशासन गतिविधि से अवगत कराना

सुशासन की स्थापना के लिए नागरिक घोषणा पत्र का उचित क्रियान्वयन समय की आवश्यकता है।

Close · a summary

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