Probity in Governance

Efficiency is doing things right, while effectiveness is doing the right thing. How do you strike a balance between the two to enhance productivity?

Usually schools, working in remote areas, do not fully comply with government regulations. However, if the rules are enforced strictly, it would lead to most schools closing down. How should an administrator strike a balance between enforcement of rules and educational rights of children?

"Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment but a product of civil education and adherence of the rule of law." Examine the significance of constitutional morality for public servant highlighting the role in promoting good governance and ensuring accountability in public administration.

"For any kind of social re-engineering by successfully implementing welfare schemes, a civil servant must use reason and critical thinking in an ethical framework." Justify this statement with suitable examples.

To achieve holistic development goal, a civil servant acts as an enabler and active facilitator of growth rather than a regulator. What specific measures will you suggest to achieve this goal?

It 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?

India is an emerging economic power of the world as it has recently secured the status of fourth largest economy of the world as per IMF projection. However, it has been observed that in some sectors, allocated funds remain either under-utilised or misutilised. What specific measures would you recommend for ensuring accountability in this regard to stop leakages and gaining the status of third largest economy of the world in near future?

Distinguish between a "Code of Ethics" and a "Code of Conduct". Why is reliance on a mere Code of Conduct insufficient without internalizing ethical values?

What are the main components of "Probity in Governance"? How does institutional transparency through social audits check administrative corruption?

What do you understand by "Conflict of Interest"? How can public officials prevent personal interest from compromising official decision-making? Give examples.

Explain the role of citizen charters in making administration transparent and accountable. Why have most citizen charters in India remained paper tigers?

What are the key elements of Probity in Governance? How does the Right to Information (RTI) Act promote probity and check abuse of administrative power?

Explain the philosophical basis of governance and probity. What are the institutional mechanisms required to ensure probity in financial dealings of the government?

What are the main functions of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) in enforcing probity in governance? What are the limitations in its mandate regarding prosecution sanctions?

Discipline generally implies following the order and not questioning it. Do you agree that in public administration, unquestioning obedience may lead to moral blindness? Discuss.

What is the role of information sharing and transparency in government? How does the Right to Information Act dismantle the culture of administrative secrecy?

What do you understand by "whistleblowing"? Discuss the moral dilemmas faced by a whistleblower and analyze the institutional protections available in India.

What do you understand by "probity in governance"? What are the key prerequisites for establishing probity in public life in India?

What are the main causes of corruption in public life in India? Discuss the institutional and legal measures required to eradicate corruption and promote probity.