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Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions;
7. Do you think there are sufficient mechanisms to prevent harassment of honest and upright officers in the country? Substantiate with examples. (150 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Abstract Thursdays’ in Mission-2022 Secure.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about if the mechanisms to protect honest officers are sufficient.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by writing about sometimes there are cost to being honest.
Body:
First, with examples mentions how civil servants are targeted for speaking truth to those in power – transfers, punishment posting, threats, suspensions and even harm to their life etc.
Next, mention steps which are available – Tribunals, Courts, Police protection, whistle-blowers act etc. Mention the limitations of the same and how many honest officers are targeted for their integrity.
Conclusion:
Conclude by suggesting measures to make these mechanisms more robust and effective.
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