Mains 2024 • GS-IV • Q.11

Mains 2024GS-IV • Q.11
MainsGS-IV2024 • Q.11
GS-IV
(a) Discuss all options available to the District Collector as a District Magistrate. (b) What suitable actions can be taken in view of mutually compatible interests of the stakeholders? (c) What are the potential administrative and ethical dilemmas for the District Collector?
2024 MainsGS-IV

Syllabus Connection

Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. (GS-IV)

NCERT Connection

Ch.2: Rights in the Indian Constitution

Politics • Class 11Class 11 Indian Constitution at work

Ch.8: Local Governments

Politics • Class 11Class 11 Indian Constitution at work

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