GS4 · UPSC Mains
Rupa, a young civil servant, rejoined work soon after giving birth to her child and without availing her full maternity leave. However, she began to bring her child in the office and started attended meetings with her child in arms. Some of her photographs were also uploaded on social media. While some are hailing her as a young independent working mother, she is also being criticized by others on account of trivialising her official work and of trying to paint a heroic picture by fulfilling both her personal and professional duties. In this context, answer the following questions: (a) Do you think the act of the officer was justified? Should there be an overlap between personal and professional duties of a civil servant? (b) Does the work culture in India hinder working mothers from fulfilling their dual role? (Answer in 250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karmveer Narwadia | — | VisionIAS | p.34 |
| SHIVAM AGARWAL | — | VisionIAS | p.34 |
| NEERAJ DHAKAD | — | VisionIAS | p.34 |