MAINS 2015 · GS IV · ETHICS

Today we find that in-spite of various measures of prescribing codes of conduct, setting…

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GS Paper IV 10 marks 150 words Ethics
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Today we find that in-spite of various measures of prescribing codes of conduct, setting up vigilance cells/commissions, RTI, active media and strengthening of legal mechanism, corrupt practices are not coming under control. (a) Evaluate the effectiveness of these measures with justifications

(b) Suggest more effective strategies to tackle this menace

Syllabus link: GS IV – 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.

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