Mains 2017 • GS-IV • Q.1

Mains • GS-IV • 2017 • Q.1

Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when (a) official duties, (b) public interest, and (c) personal interest are taking priority one above the other. How can this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with an example.

2017 Mains • GS-IV

Q.2

Syllabus Connection

Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen’s Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery, Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption. (GS-IV)

NCERT Connection

Ch.9: Recent Developments in Indian Politics

Politics • Class 12 • Class 12 Politics since Independence

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