MAINS 2015 · GS IV · ETHICS

Public servants are likely to confront with the issues of "Conflict of Interest". What do…

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GS Paper IV 10 marks 150 words Ethics
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Public servants are likely to confront with the issues of "Conflict of Interest". What do you understand by the term "Conflict of Interest" and how does it manifest in the decision making by public servants? If faced with the conflict of interest situation how would you resolve it? Explain with the help of examples.

Syllabus link: GS IV – Public Service Ethics: 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.

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