Ethics

4. Technology and innovation are the keys to effective utilisation of public funds. Elucidate. प्रौद्योगिकी और नवाचार सार्वजनिक धन के प्रभावी उपयोग की कुंजी हैं। स्पष्ट करें। Introduction Effective utilisation of public funds is an important aspect of governance ethics. Technology and innovation can help to maintain effective, transparent and . . . Read more

3. Why do private institutions deliver quicker and better than the government? Do a critical assessment.  निजी संस्थान सरकार से जल्दी और बेहतर परिणाम क्यों देते हैं? समालोचनात्मक मूल्यांकन करें। Introduction: Private sector dynamism versus public sector inefficiency has been the dominant political narrative of the last few decades. The . . . Read more

2. Do you think ‘work culture’ as a component of governance is essentially a neglected domain in India? Comment. क्या आपको लगता है कि ‘कार्य संस्कृति’ शासन के एक घटक के रूप से भारत में एक उपेक्षित डोमेन है? टिप्पणी करें। Introduction Work culture refers to the mentality of the . . . Read more

1. What laws can’t enforce, citizen charters can. Do you agree? Critically examine.     जो कानून सुनिश्चित नहीं कर सकता, नागरिक चार्टर्स कर सकते हैं। क्या आप सहमत हैं? समालोचनात्मक जांच करें। Introduction The Citizens’ Charter is an instrument which seeks to make an organization transparent, accountable and citizen friendly. . . . Read more

5. What should be a ‘good end’ for a politician? Comment. एक राजनेता के लिए ‘अच्छा उद्द्देश्य’ क्या होना चाहिए? टिप्पणी करें। Introduction The word Politician is used to refer to person who is engaged in the practices of politics i.e. activities concerned with the general affairs of the community. . . . Read more

4. The philosophical basis of governance is deeply engrained in Kautilya’s Arthshastra. Elucidate. शासन के दार्शनिक आधार को कौटिल्य के अर्थशास्त्र में गहराई से समझाया  गया है। स्पष्ट करें। Introduction: Kautilya, also known as Chanakya, is India’s most illustrious political economist of all time. He regarded economic activity as the . . . Read more

3. Given a chance to prescribe code of ethics for civil servants, what suggestions would you give? Discuss.   यदि आपको सिविल सेवकों के लिए नैतिकता के कोड को निर्धारित करने का मौका दिया गया, तो आप क्या सुझाव देंगे? चर्चा करें। Introduction There is no Code of Ethics for . . . Read more

2. How does information sharing lead to empowerment of the citizenry? Illustrate. सूचना साझा करने से नागरिक सशक्तिकरण कैसे होता है? उदाहरण देकर स्पष्ट करें। Introduction: Information sharing that was earlier subjected to the government’s discretion was brought to forefront and made an essential tool of our democracy through Right . . . Read more

1. Examine the concept and application of ‘probity in governance’.     ‘शासन में संभाव्यता’ की अवधारणा और अनुप्रयोग की जांच करें। Introduction Probity is the act of strict adherence to highest principles and ideals (integrity, good character, honesty, decency) rather than avoiding corrupt or dishonest conduct. It balances service to the community against the self-interest of . . . Read more

5. What should be of greater concern for a statesman- national prestige or human development? Substantiate with the help of suitable illustrations. (Hint: Should the President of a Sub-Saharan African state receive international aid for its hungry and poor populace from an enemy country?) एक राजनेता के लिए राष्ट्रीय प्रतिष्ठा . . . Read more