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Ankur Tripathi· 2024

GS4GS2

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these occupying high echelons of power.

8Call of duty versus personal safety.
2Options available to me:
1Ignore the issue and remain silent.
2Try to signify the issue to superior's superior.
3Whistle blowing if step (2) doesn't yield result.
3Merits & demerits of each course of action:

[Ignore the issue] Merit - It will not pose any personal threat to me.

Demerit - (1) It will go against the "highest public welfare".

2I might get rewarded by corrupt senior if I am willing to use it.
2Try to report to senior's senior:

(Merit) - (1) It will help in utilizing the internal accountability mechanism before going for any extreme step.

(Demerit) - (1) since corruption is systemic, it might not work. (2) May unnecessary delay the poor leading to continuance of corruption.

3Whistle blowing:

(Merit) - (1) It will bring public attention to grave injustice. (2) It might lead to crisis of conscience within me.

(Demerit) - (1) might cause personal inconvenience. (2) might bring dispute to the organization.

issue of corruption to me.

2upholds the welfare of public.
3upheld's Justice & Integrity.

[Course of Action = will choose]

I will chuse 2nd and 3rd course of action in sequential manner. by I will first exhaust internal mechanisms then go for public disclosure.

=) Issue of corruption is severe challenge to Indian public Service delivery and it need attitude of zero tolerance to tackle it. Largest public welfare is cardinal virtue.

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Conclusion

Issue of corruption is severe challenge to Indian public Service delivery and it need attitude of zero tolerance to tackle it. Largest public welfare is cardinal virtue.

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This is a continuation from previous page
  • Presents multiple options systematically
  • Analyzes merits and demerits
  • Systematic comparison of options
  • Recognizes systemic nature of corruption
  • Clear course of action decided
  • Connects to broader ethical framework
  • Provides concluding statement

Topper

Ankur Tripathi

2024

Subject & Paper

GS4GS2

Topic

Executive, Judiciary, Ministries and Pressure Groups

Executive

Corruption and Ethical Governance

Writing Stats

279

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