GS4 · UPSC Mains
"Social audits and The Right to Information (RTI) Act are not merely tools of financial accountability, but instruments of participatory ethics that empower citizens to hold power to account." Critically examine the effectiveness of both of them in ensuring transparency, accountability, and ethical governance. (10 marks, 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 GS4 · Laws, rules, regulations & conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability & ethical governance; strengthening of ethical & moral values in governance
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puru Dubey | — | UnlockIAS | p.27 |
| Akash Kumar | — | Vajiram & Ravi | p.27 |
| Krishna Goyal | — | Vajiram & Ravi | p.27 |
| Puru Dubey | — | Vajiram & Ravi | p.27 |
| Rahul Shekhar | — | Vajiram & Ravi | p.27 |