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Mains Prelims

Probity in Governance

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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.

Part of Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

2026

2025

3. · Paper Q6 · 2025 · 10 marks · Solution

(a) It is said that for an ethical work culture, there must be code of ethics in place in every organisation. To ensure value-based and compliance-based work culture, what suitable measures would you adopt in your work place? (b) India is an emerging economic power of the world as it has recently secured the status of fourth largest economy of the world as per IMF projection. However, it has been observed that in some sectors, allocated funds remain either under-utilised or misutilised. What specific measures would you recommend for ensuring accountability in this regard to stop leakages and gaining the status of third largest economy of the world in near future?
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2024

2023

2022

Section a · 10. · Paper Q3(a) · 2022 · 3 marks

Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have the right to do and what is right to do.'-Potter Stewart .
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Section b · 11. · Paper Q3(b) · 2022 · 3 marks

"If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher." - Abdul Kalam.
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Section c · 12. · Paper Q3(c) · 2022 · 4 marks

"Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it." Dalai Lama.
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Section a · 13. · Paper Q4(a) · 2022 · 10 marks

What do you understand by term 'good governance'? How far recent initiatives in terms of e-Governance steps taken by the State have helped the beneficiaries? Discuss with suitable examples.
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Section b · 14. · Paper Q4(b) · 2022 · 10 marks

Online methodology is being used for day-to-day meetings, institutional approvals in the administration and for teaching and learning in education sector to the extent telemedicine in the health sector is getting popular with the approvals of the competent authority. No doubt it has advantages and disadvantages for both the beneficiaries and system at large. Describe and discuss the ethical issues involved in the use of online method particularly to vulnerable section of society.
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Section a · 15. · Paper Q5(a) · 2022 · 10 marks

Russia and Ukraine war has been going on for the last seven months. Different countries have taken independent stands and actions keeping in view their own national interests. We are all aware that war has its own impact on the different aspects of society, including human tragedy. What are those ethical issues that are crucial to be considered while launching the war and its continuation so far? Illustrate with justification the ethical issues involved in the given state of affair.
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16. · Paper Q6 · 2022 · 10 marks · Solution

(a) Whistle blower, who reports corruption and illegal activities, wrongdoing and misconduct to the concerned authorities, runs the risk of being exposed to grave danger, physical harm and victimization by the vested interests, accused persons and his team. What policy measures would you suggest to strengthen protection mechanism to safeguard the whistle blower? (b) In contemporary world, corporate sector's contribution in generating wealth and employment is increasing. In doing so, they are bringing in unprecedented onslaught on the climate, environmental sustainability and living conditions of human beings. In this background, do you Responsibility (CSR) is efficient and sufficient enough to fulfil the social roles and responsibilities needed in the corporate work mandated? Critically examine.
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2021

Section a · 17. · Paper Q5(a) · 2021 · 10 marks

" Refugees should not be turned back to the country where they would face prosecution or human rights violation." Examine the statement with reference to the ethical dimension being violated by the nation claiming to be democratic with an open society.
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Section b · 18. · Paper Q5(b) · 2021 · 10 marks

Should impartial and being non-partisan be considered indispensable qualities to make a successful civil servant? Discuss with illustrations.
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Section a · 19. · Paper Q6(a) · 2021 · 10 marks

An independent and empowered social audit mechanism is an absolute must in every sphere of public service, including the judiciary, to ensure performance, accountability and ethical conduct. Elaborate.
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Section b · 20. · Paper Q6(b) · 2021 · 10 marks

"Integrity is a value that empowers the human being''. Justify with suitable illustration.
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2019

2018

Section a · 24. · Paper Q1(a) · 2018 · 10 marks

State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil services and bring out their importance.
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Section b · 25. · Paper Q1(b) · 2018 · 10 marks

Distinguish between "Code of ethics" and "Code of conduct" with suitable examples.
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2017

28. · Paper Q5 · 2017 · 10 marks · Solution

(a) "Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them." - Napoleon Bonaparte. Stating examples mention the rulers (i) who have harmed society and country, (ii) who worked for the development of society and country. (150 Words, 10) (b) "If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are father, mother and teacher." - A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Analyse. (150 Words, 10).
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2016

Section a · 31. · Paper Q4(a) · 2016 · 10 marks

"Corruption causes misuse of government treasury, administrative inefficiency and obstruction in the path of national development." Discuss Kautilya's views.. .
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Section b · 32. · Paper Q4(b) · 2016 · 10 marks

How could social influence and persuasion contribute to the success of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan?
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2015

33. · Paper Q3 · 2015 · 12 marks · Solution

(a) "A mere compliance with law is not enough, the public servant also have to have a well developed sensibility to ethical issues for effective discharge of duties" Do you agree? Explain with the help of two examples where (i) an act is ethically right, but not legally and (ii) an act is legally right, but not ethically. (10 Marks) (b) How do the virtues of trustworthiness and fortitude get manifested in public service? Explain with examples (10).
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34. · Paper Q4 · 2015 · 12 marks · Solution

(a) Social values are more important than economic values. Discuss the above statement with examples in the context of inclusive growth of a nation. (10 Marks) (b) Some recent developments such as introduction of RTI Act, media and judicial activism, etc. are proving helpful in bringing about greater transparency and accountability in the functioning of the government. However, it is also being observed that at times the mechanisms are misused. Another negative effect is that the officers are now afraid to take prompt decisions. Analyse the situation in detail and suggest how the dichotomy can be resolved. Suggest how these negative impacts can be minimised. (10 Marks).
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