Weekly Mains Exam 2014 Answer Writing Challenges- General Studies - IV "MODULE- II"

Weekly Mains Exam 2014 Answer Writing Challenges- General Studies - IV

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Module II

General Studies- IV: Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Case Studies on above issues.

Questions :

1Q. Discuss the philosophical basis of governance. (200 words) 10 marks "Write Your Answer in below form"

2Q. Discuss the codes of conduct for civil servants in India. (200 words) 10 marks "Write Your Answer in below form"

3Q. Do you agree with conscience as sources of ethical guidance ? (200 words) 10 marks "Write Your Answer in below form"

4Q. Corporate governance is a concept, rather than an individual instrument. Comment. (200 words) 10 marks "Write Your Answer in below form"

5Q. RTI stands for Right To Information and has been given the status of a fundamental right under Article 19(1) of the Constitution. Comment (200 words) 10 marks "Write Your Answer in below form"

6Q. What are the ethical issues governing international relations ? (200 words) 10 marks "Write Your Answer in below form"

7Q. A public service is a service which is provided by government to people living within its jurisdiction, either directly or by financing provision of services. Comment. (200 words) 10 marks "Write Your Answer in below form"

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