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Conflict Of Interest
Asked 3 times in UPSC Mains · first asked 2015 · last asked 2018 · 30 total marks
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What is meant by conflict of interest? Illustrate with examples, the difference between the actual and potential conflicts of interest.
2018GS-410 marks
What is meant by conflict of interest? Illustrate with examples, the difference between the actual and potential conflicts of interest.
Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when (a) official duties, (b) public interest, and (c) personal interest are taking priority one above the other. How can this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with an example.
2017GS-410 marks
Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when (a) official duties, (b) public interest, and (c) personal interest are taking priority one above the other. How can this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with an example.
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.
2015GS-410 marks
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.