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Wisdom lies in knowing what to reckon with and what to overlook. An officer being engrossed with the periphery ignoring the core issues before him is not rare in the Bureaucracy. Do you agree that such preoccupation of an administrator leads to travesty of justice to the cause of effective service delivery and good governance? Critically evaluate (150 words) [2022]

Yes, I agree that an administrator who is preoccupied with peripheral issues can lead to a travesty of justice and hinder effective service delivery and…

Identify ten essential values that are needed to be an effective public servant. Describe the ways and means to prevent non-ethical behaviour in public servants. (150 words) [2021]

Ten essential values for effective public service include: To ensure that public servants uphold these values, there are several strategies that can be employed. These…

Identify five ethical traits on which one can plot the performance of a civil servant. Justify their inclusion in the matrix. (150 words) [2021]

Overall, these ethical traits are important for the performance of a civil servant because they help to ensure that the government is functioning in an…

What do you understand by probity in governance? Based on your understanding of the term, suggest measures for ensuring probity in government. (150 words)

Probity in governance refers to the adherence to ethical principles and values by those in public office while performing their duties. It is the foundation…

Explain the basic principles of citizens’ charter movement and bring out its importance. (150 words)

The citizens’ charter is a document that lays down the expectations and standards of services provided by an organization to its citizens. It is a…

“Non-performance of duty by a public servant is a form of corruption” Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer (150words)

I agree with the view that non-performance of duty by a public servant is a form of corruption. Corruption can be defined as the abuse…

Effective utilisation of public funds is crucial to meet development goals. Critically e examine the reasons for under-utilization and mis-utilisation of public funds and their implications. (150 words).

Effective utilization of public funds is essential for achieving development goals and promoting social welfare. However, under-utilization and mis-utilization of public funds are significant challenges…

Explain the process of resolving ethical dilemmas in Public Administration. (150 words)

Resolving ethical dilemmas is an important part of public administration, where officials often face complex and challenging ethical issues. Here are some steps that can…

Suppose the Government of India is thinking of constructing a dam in a mountain valley bond by forests and inhabited by ethnic communities. What rational policy should it resort to in dealing with unforeseen contingencies (150 words)

If the Government of India is considering the construction of a dam in a mountain valley bonded by forests and inhabited by ethnic communities, it…