Topics / Governance
Civil Services
Asked 5 times in UPSC Mains · first asked 2014 · last asked 2024 · 60 total marks
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The Doctrine of Democratic Governance makes it necessary that the public perception of the integrity and commitment of civil servants becomes absolutely positive. Discuss.
2024GS-210 marks
The Doctrine of Democratic Governance makes it necessary that the public perception of the integrity and commitment of civil servants becomes absolutely positive. Discuss.
"Institutional quality is a crucial driver of economic performance". In this context suggest reforms in Civil Service for strengthening democracy.
2020GS-210 marks
"Institutional quality is a crucial driver of economic performance". In this context suggest reforms in Civil Service for strengthening democracy.
Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services. Comment
2017GS-215 marks
Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services. Comment
Traditional bureaucratic structure and culture have hampered the process of socio-economic development in India. Comment.
2016GS-212.5 marks
Traditional bureaucratic structure and culture have hampered the process of socio-economic development in India. Comment.
Has the Cadre based Civil Services Organisation been the cause of slow change in India? Critically examine.
2014GS-212.5 marks
Has the Cadre based Civil Services Organisation been the cause of slow change in India? Critically examine.