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VARUN TOKASAIR 117· 2023

Question 2(a)GS4GS2

Integrity and impartiality are cornerstones of ethical public service, ensuring that decision-making is not influenced by personal gains or biases. Upholding these values becomes challenging in situations where external pressures, conflict-of-administrative difficulties in delivering effective governance. Examine the importance of integrity and impartiality in civil services. How can a civil servant navigate external pressures to maintain these values while delivering effective governance? (Answer in 150 words)

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Integrity refers to strong personal beliefs that are rigid to external influence while impartiality implies freedom from bias.

Role in Civil Service

1Integrity

➛ Promotes transparency

➛ Freedom from personal misuse of office

➛ Upholding welfare state directive

2Impartiality

➛ Upholds constitutional morality in Ib Art 15.

Civil Servants can navigate pressure to maintain these values by

1Displaying pubity and adhering to duty designated
2Separating public and professional ethics ➛ PSC
3Ensuring transparent disclosure to reduce opaque decision-making ➛ By Citizens Charters
4Increasing emotional intelligence traits to tackle governance issues.

The spirit of constitution mandates ethical responsibility at civil service.

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VARUN TOKAS

AIR 1172023

Subject & Paper

GS4GS2

Topic

Role of Civil Services in a Democracy

Ethics in Civil Service

Integrity and Impartiality in Public Administration

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106

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