GS4 · UPSC Mains
Public officials are stewards of taxpayer resources, not mere executors of budgets. Discuss the ethical principles that should guide the utilisation of public funds. How can public servants balance pressure to meet expenditure targets with the need for transparency, accountability, and long-term public value? (Answer in 150 words)
GS4 · Probity in governance — concept of public service; philosophical basis; information sharing & transparency; RTI; codes of ethics; work culture; service delivery; corruption; challenges
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aman Jhanwar | — | NextIAS | p.14 |
| Sugandha Gupta | — | NextIAS | p.14 |