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Governance & Civil ServicesEXAMINEYear 202410 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Local self-governing bodies are vital pillars of grassroots democracy, but they continue to suffer from the "3Fs" crisis—Funds, Functions, and Functionaries. Discuss.
Exact Syllabus Pointer
E-governance, citizen charters, transparency, accountability, RTI, role of civil services in democracy, NGO/SHG roles.
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Panchayati Raj, 73rd and 74th Amendments, Devolution of Funds
Recurring Theme Trend: “Panchayati Raj”
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