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

Probity: Foundation of ethical public administration as: i Promotes accountability ex - Lal Bahadur Shastri resigned as rail minister due to rail accident x Promotes transparency ex - Lal Sariyum shared his asset details in public. x Enhances public trust ex - 26000 employees went on mass leaves against punishment under RTI act to enhance transparency.

Moral goods help to avoid future lf food blockade of food and medical aid to civilians in conflict zones, deepening humanitarian crisis. Powerful nations should be guided by ethical considerations in preventing such actions and ensuring uninterrupted humanitarian flow. The recent blockade of food supply to Gaza by Israel highlighted the misuse of 'starvation' as a weapon of war. Helps (2) - Nation pursuing long term goals in maintaining all national interest as b Enhances legitimacy of powerful ex - USA ethical consideration which should guide powerful nations.