UPSC Mains Notes Important Aspects Of Governance

Previous Year Questions Asked In Mains From This Topic

  •  “The emergence of Fourth Industrial Revolution (Digital Revolution) has initiated e-Governance as an integral part of government”. Discuss. [2020]
  • Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) based Projects/Programmes usually suffers in terms of certain vital factors. Identify these factors, and suggest measures for their effective implementation. [2019]
  • E-governance is not only about utilization of the power of new but also much about critical importance of the base values of information. Explain. [2018]
  • The Citizens’ Charter is an ideal instrument of organizational transparency and accountability, but it has its own limitations. Identify the limitations and suggest measures for greater effectiveness of the Citizens’ Charter. [2018]
  • In the integrity index of Transparency International, India stands very low. Discuss briefly the legal, political, economic, social and cultural factors that have caused the decline of public morality in India. [2016]
  • Has the Indian governmental system responded adequately to the demands of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization started in 1991 ? What can the government do to be responsive to this important change ? [2016]
  • In the light of the Satyam Scandal (2009), discuss the changes brought in corporate governance to ensure transparency, accountability. [2015]
  • “If amendment bill to the Whistleblowers Act, 2011 tabled in the Parliament is passed, there may be no one left to protect.” Critically evaluate. [2015]
  • Electronic cash transfer system for the welfare schemes is an ambitious project to minimize corruption, eliminate wastage and facilitate reforms. Comment. [2013]
  • Though Citizens’ charters have been formulated by many public service delivery organizations, there is no corresponding improvement in the level of citizens’ satisfaction and quality of services being provided. Analyse. [2013]
  • ‘A national Lokpal, however strong it may be, cannot resolve the problems of immorality in public affairs.’ Discuss. [2013]