CSE · GS-4Ethics · Probity in Governance · 10 marks · 150 words
English
Probity in governance requires a proactive 'Code of Ethics' rather than a reactive 'Code of Conduct'. Distinguish between the two.
हिन्दी
शासन में शुचिता के लिए एक प्रतिक्रियाशील 'आचार संहिता' (Code of Conduct) के बजाय एक सक्रिय 'नैतिक संहिता' (Code of Ethics) की आवश्यकता होती है। दोनों के बीच अंतर स्पष्ट कीजिए।
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Syllabus
Ethics · Probity in Governance
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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