Q1) Enumerate the limitations of Citizen charter as a governance tool. What are the recommendations of 2nd Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) in relation to citizen charter? (250 Words/15 Marks) ANSWER Citizen’s Charter is a document of government commitments to public w.r.t. public services. Its basic objective is to make administration citizen centric and empower citizens…
Q1) Civil services need to evolve to keep pace with the needs of socio-economic development. In this context, suggest reforms in civil service for transforming India into a developed country by 2047. (250 Words/15 marks) Civil services in India are acclaimed as the steel frame of the country because of the strength provided to administrative…
Mains Answer Writing 14-March-2024 Q1) Evaluate the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in improving the governance process in India. What are the challenges in utilizing CSOs as a model for public services delivery? (250 Words/15Marks) ANSWER Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) are non-profit, non-government umbrella groups representing a wide range of interests of their members….
Q1) “Integrity is the cornerstone of effective governance.” Discuss the importance of integrity for good governance. Why is it so difficult to achieve high level of integrity in public life? (250 Words/15 Marks) ANSWER Integrity is the consistent and unfailing adherence to moral principles. In governance, it implies probity in governance through adherence to principles…
Q1) Self-Help Groups (SHG) provide not just micro-finance interventions, but a pioneering model of women-led development. Comment. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANSWER Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are informal associations of people from similar socio-economic backgrounds who come together to find ways to improve their living conditions. SHGs serve as important medium for distribution of micro-finance through government…
Q1) The interconnectedness of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors emphasize the need for responsible and inclusive business practices. In this perspective, discuss how the ESG framework is reshaping corporate governance? (150 Words/10 Marks) ANSWER Corporate governance refers to the system of rules, practices, and processes by which companies are directed and controlled. Environmental, social,…
Q1) Balancing the depth and range of the RTI Act is crucial for ensuring transparency and accountability across a broader spectrum of functionaries and offices in the government machinery. Examine. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANSWER Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 is a legislation of the Parliament that gives citizens the right to information which is…
Q1) The role of civil services as an enabler of development and an agent of change is undermined by a lack of political neutrality. Critically examine. (150 Words/10 Marks) ANSWER Political neutrality is the quality of serving the government of the day without any personal political bias. In recent times, inability to function with political…
Q1) While decriminalization of politics is crucial, it is equally important to balance it with principles of justice, fairness, and the presumption of innocence to ensure the elimination of any doubt regarding political persecution of the opposition. In this perspective, discuss the necessity of decriminalization of politics and the challenges therein. Also assess the role…
Q1) The Finance Commission serves as the balancing wheel of fiscal federalism, but despite its efforts to widen the share of states in the divisible pool of taxes, the struggle for financial resources between the center and states has only intensified. Analyse the factors contributing to this paradox and its implications for fiscal federalism in…
