UPSC_CS MAINS 2022 Paper IV – Page 4

Wisdom lies in knowing what to reckon with and what to overlook. An officer being engrossed with the periphery, ignoring the core issues before him, is no rare in the bureaucracy. Do you agree that such preoccupation of an administrator leads to travesty of justice to the cause of effective service delivery and good governance? Critically evaluate.

Points to Remember: The core issue is the impact of bureaucratic preoccupation with peripheral matters on effective service delivery and good governance. The question requires a critical evaluation, demanding both agreement and disagreement points, supported by evidence. The concept of “wisdom” in administration needs to be explored. The analysis should consider the consequences of neglecting … Read more

Apart from intellectual competency and moral qualities, empathy and compassion are some of the other vital attributes that facilitate the civil servants to be more competent in tackling the crucial issues or taking critical decisions. Explain with suitable illustrations.

Points to Remember: Empathy and compassion are crucial attributes for effective civil servants. These qualities complement intellectual competency and moral qualities. Effective decision-making requires understanding diverse perspectives and needs. Illustrations from real-world scenarios highlight the importance of empathy and compassion in civil service. Introduction: The effectiveness of civil servants hinges not only on intellectual prowess … Read more

The Rules and Regulations provided to all the civil servants are same, yet there is difference in the performance. Positive minded officers are able to interpret the Rules and Regulations in favour of the case and achieve success, whereas negative minded officers are unable to achieve goals by interpreting the same Rules and Regulations against the case. Discuss with illustrations.

Points to Remember: Uniformity of rules doesn’t guarantee uniform performance. Mindset significantly impacts interpretation and application of rules. Positive and negative mindsets lead to contrasting outcomes. Illustrations are crucial to demonstrate the impact of mindset. Introduction: All civil servants within a given jurisdiction typically operate under the same set of rules and regulations. These rules … Read more