GS4 · UPSC Mains
In recent times, social media has emerged as an important platform for all to share their information and opinions. Many civil servants are also quite active on the social media. Given this situation, there have been calls to revise or update the Civil Services Conduct Rules. Suppose you are a senior IAS officer who is heading a panel set up by the government to bring suitable changes in the conduct rules. Elaborate on how you will respond to the following questions: (a) What are the issues with a civil servant expressing his/her views on social media on various matters? (b) Should criticism of government policies on social media by civil servants be allowed? (c) How should civil servants conduct themselves on social media?
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arpit Gupta | — | VisionIAS | p.44 |
| Nausheen | — | VisionIAS | p.43 |
| Naman Goyal | — | VisionIAS | p.44 |
| Ravindra Kumar Meena | — | VisionIAS | p.44 |
| Jagrati Awasthi | — | Vision | p.44 |
| Jagrati Awasthi | — | Vision | p.44 |
| Jagrati Awasthi | — | Vision | p.44 |
| Gamini Singla | — | Vision | p.381 |
| Divyanshu Nigam | — | Vision | p.44 |