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Probity in Governance

25 questions

2025

  1. 2025 · GS4 · 10 marksIt is said that for an ethical work culture, there must be code of ethics in place in every organisation. To ensure value-based and compliance-based work culture, what suitable measures would you adopt in your work place?

2024

  1. 2024 · GS4 · 10 marks‘The ‘Code of Conduct’ and ‘Code of Ethics’ are the sources of guidance in public administration. There is code of conduct already in operation, whereas code of ethics is not yet put in place. Suggest a suitable model for code of ethics to maintain integrity, probity and transparency in governance.
  2. 2024 · GS4 · 10 marks“In Indian culture and value system, an equal opportunity has been provided irrespective of gender identity. The number of women in public service has been steadily increasing over the years.” Examine the gender-specific challenges faced by female public servants and suggest suitable measures to increase their efficiency in discharging their duties and maintaining high standards of probity.

2023

  1. 2023 · GS4 · 10 marks“Corruption is the manifestation of the failure of core values in the society.” In your opinion what measures can be adopted to uplift the core values in the society?
  2. 2023 · GS4 · 10 marksProbity is essential for an effective system of governance and socio-economic development.’ Discuss.

2022

  1. 2022 · GS4 · 10 marksWhat does this quotation mean to you “If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher.” – Abdul Kalam.
  2. 2022 · GS4 · 10 marksWhistle blower, who reports corruption and illegal activities, wrongdoing and misconduct to the concerned authorities, runs the risk of being exposed to grave danger, physical harm and victimization by the vested interests, accused persons and his team. What policy measures would you suggest to strengthen protection mechanism to safeguard the whistle blower?
  3. 2022 · GS4 · 10 marksWisdom 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 no 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.

2021

  1. 2021 · GS4 · 10 marksAn independent and empowered social audit mechanism is an absolute must in every sphere of public service, including the judiciary, to ensure performance, accountability and ethical conduct. Elaborate.

2019

  1. 2019 · GS4 · 10 marksExplain the basic principles of the citizens’ charter movement and bring out its importance.
  2. 2019 · GS4 · 10 marksEffective utilization of public funds is crucial to meet development goals. Critically e examine the reasons for under-utilization and mis-utilization of public funds and their implications. (150 words).
  3. 2019 · GS4 · 10 marks“Non-performance of duty by a public servant is a form of corruption” Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer (150 words).
  4. 2019 · GS4 · 10 marksWhat do you understand by probity in governance? Based on your understanding of the term, suggest measures for ensuring probity in government. (150 words)

2018

  1. 2018 · GS4 · 10 marksDistinguish between “Code of ethics” and “Code of conduct” with suitable examples.
  2. 2018 · GS4 · 10 marks“The Right to Information Act is not all about citizens’ empowerment alone, it essentially redefines the concept of accountability.” Discuss.

2017

  1. 2017 · GS4 · 10 marks“If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher.” – A.P.J Abdul Kalam. Analyse.

2016

  1. 2016 · GS4 · 10 marksOur attitudes towards life, work, other people and society are generally shaped unconsciously by the family and the social surroundings in which we grow up. Some of these unconsciously acquired attitudes and values are often undesirable in the citizens of a modern democratic and egalitarian society. (a) Discuss such undesirable values prevalent in Today’s educated Indians (b) How can such undesirable attitudes be changed and socio-ethical values considered necessary in public services be cultivated in the aspiring and serving civil servants?
  2. 2016 · GS4 · 10 marksDiscuss the Public Services Code as recommended by the 2nd Administrative Reforms Commission.

2015

  1. 2015 · GS4 · 10 marksToday we find that in spite of various measures of prescribing codes of conduct, setting up vigilance cells/commissions, RTI, active media, and strengthening of legal mechanisms, corrupt practices are not coming under control. (a) Evaluate the effectiveness of these measures with justifications (b) Suggest more effective strategies to tackle this menace
  2. 2015 · GS4 · 10 marksHow do the virtues of trustworthiness and fortitude get manifested in public service? Explain with examples

2014

  1. 2014 · GS4 · 10 marksWhat does ‘accountability’ mean in the context of public service? What measures can be adopted to ensure individual and collective accountability of public servants?
  2. 2014 · GS4 · 10 marksThere is a heavy ethical responsibility on the public servants because they occupy positions of power, handle huge amounts of public funds, and their decisions have wide ranging impact on society and environment. What steps have you taken to improve your ethical competence to handle such responsibility?
  3. 2014 · GS4 · 10 marksIt is often said that poverty leads to corruption. However there is no dearth of instances where affluent and powerful people indulge in corruption in a big way. What are the basic causes of corruption among people? Support your answer with examples.
  4. 2014 · GS4 · 10 marksWhat do you understand by ‘probity’ in public life? What are the difficulties in practicing it in the present times? How can these difficulties be overcome?

2013

  1. 2013 · GS4 · 10 marksIndicate two more attributes that you consider important for public service. Justify your answer.