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MOHAMMED ASHMIL SHAHAIR 382· 2025

Question Q4(a)GS4GS2

What do you understand by the term 'probity in governance'? Explain how probity acts as the foundation of ethical public administration.

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Probity in governance implies the following integrated integrity along with upholding sense of policy delivery competency to the public

Probity act as foundation of ethical public administration

1Bring honesty in the public servant - Corruption reduced under 37/145 in Corruption Perception Index
2Ensure enough Accountability through legislative governance
3Through transparency - Public trust
4If held to genuate public interest for the administration.
5Credibility of the institution gets enhanced.
6Organizational discipline is maintained.
7Institutional integrity is shared across the hierarchy eg: V.Saksena's model of docuring net assets in public domain.

The Probity ensure good governance and uphold the highest ethical civil services.

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  • Clear definition of probity
  • Links probity to concrete outcomes
  • Mentions measurable indicators (CPI)
  • Comprehensive framework listing multiple dimensions
  • References institutional examples (V. Saksena model)

Topper

MOHAMMED ASHMIL SHAH

AIR 3822025

Subject & Paper

GS4GS2

Topic

Probity in Governance

Ethical Public Administration

Foundation of Integrity in Government

Writing Stats

108

Total words

9

Paragraphs

analytical

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