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Probity in GovernanceEXAMINEYear 202610 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Efficiency is doing things right, while effectiveness is doing the right thing. How do you strike a balance between the two to enhance productivity?
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Concept of public service; philosophical basis of governance and probity; information sharing, transparency, RTI, code of ethics, citizen charter, corruption.
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Efficiency vs Effectiveness (Drucker), Value-Driven Productivity, Administrative Probity
Recurring Theme Trend: “Efficiency vs Effectiveness (Drucker)”
3 questions across 14 yrsFrequency of UPSC CSE Mains questions testing this core concept, landmark doctrine, or foundational syllabus theme (2013-2026)
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