AIR 16 · CSE 2024 · GS4 · 53 pages

Madhav Agrawal: GS4 answer copy

7 answers by Madhav Agrawal, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1(i)1(i) Intellectual integrity and its role in good governance. (ii) Citizen's charter and its role in good governance.
  2. Q11Bhagvad Gita or the 'songs of the Divine' are a set of moral lessons given to Arjun by Lord Krishna during Mahabharata, they hold immense relevance today.
  3. Q12The above case highlights several challenges faced by officers during disaster management making it a great test for their character and experience. (a) Analyse the ethical issues involved in the given case. (b) How would you balance safety with respect for cultural heritage? (c) Suggest measures for equitable allocation and distribution of relief materials.
  4. Q14AI like any other scientific development is only a "tool" which can be used both ways. Discuss how this dual nature calls for a comprehensive national AI policy framework.
  5. Q1515 & 16:
  6. Q16(b)16(b), (c), Q7, Q8, Q9, Q10
  7. Q1717.

The answers

Question 1(i) · 183 words written

1(i) Intellectual integrity and its role in good governance. (ii) Citizen's charter and its role in good governance.

Opening · a definition

None written.

Body · points

(i) Intellectual Integrity involves having a cognition which is consistently questioning. Such mind is always on a spirit of enquiry to make things better.

Role:

  1. Taking decisions based on objective facts and questioning contrasting evidences. (eg): Done by CAG - Vinod Rai

  2. Developing a scientific temper to challenge prejudices: (eg): Challenging constraints at work

  3. Helps develop new novel solutions. (eg): IAS Awanish Sharan - developed Bike Ambulances.

The need is for consistency to ensure wholeness in action in letter & spirit.

(ii) Citizen Charter brought under Sevottam Model is a written statement having promises for standard/time/quality of service with grievance redressal.

Role in good governance:

  1. Responsiveness: by having key designated officer for all services. (eg: MEA passport seva)

  2. Accountability: as duties are assigned under charter (eg: Reply to complaint in 48 Hrs under RTI).

  3. Consensus oriented: used during making of charter through participation.

  4. Transparency: as all activities can be monitored from outside by public.

Close · a source

(eg: Railways Charter: Tracking complaint online)

Citizen Charters can be made even better for governance via recommendations of '2nd ARC 12th Report'.