CSE · GS-4Official PYQ · CSE 2017 · Q1Ethics · Civil Service Aptitude · 10 marks · 150 words
English
Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when (a) official duties, (b) public interest, and (c) personal interest are taking priority one above the other. How can this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with an example.
हिन्दी
सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र में हित-संघर्ष तब उत्पन्न होता है, जब निम्नलिखित की एक-दूसरे के ऊपर प्राथमिकता रखते हैं : (a) पदीय कर्तव्य (b) सार्वजनिक हित (c) व्यक्तिगत हित प्रशासन में इस संघर्ष को कैसे सुलझाया जा सकता है? उदाहरण सहित वर्णन कीजिए।
Text taken verbatim from the commission's published question paper. Transcribed from UPSC’s question paper, CS(M) 2017 (English and Hindi). Source
Syllabus
Ethics · Civil Service Aptitude
Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service: integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections.
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