Public Administration Mains 2023 : Solved Paper-2 (Question: 5)
Public Administration Mains 2023 : Solved Paper Question Paper-2 (Question-5)
Section B
- Exam Name: UPSC IAS Mains Public Administration (Paper-II)
- Year : 2023
- Marks: 250
- Time Allowed: 3 Hoursa
Q5. Answer the following in about 150 words each :
The district training component of Induction Training of IAS officers requires to be revisited. Examine. 10
The district training component of Induction Training of IAS officers is a one-year period during which the officer trainees are exposed to the actual and day-to-day working of administration at the state and district level in their allotted cadres.
The duration, content, and quality of the district training vary considerably across different states and districts, depending on the availability of resources, infrastructure, and mentors, and the level of coordination and cooperation among the stakeholders.
The relevance, effectiveness, and impact of the district training are not adequately assessed and monitored, as there is a lack of proper feedback and reporting mechanisms, and a lack of follow-up and support for the officer trainees after the completion of the district training.
The challenges and opportunities of the district administration have changed significantly in the recent years, due to the rapid socio-economic and political transformations, such as the urbanization, globalization, decentralization, and digitalization, that affect the development process and outcomes.
The district training component of Induction Training of IAS officers needs to be revisited and reformed, to make it more relevant, effective, and impactful for the officer trainees and the district administration.
(b) "Mission Antyodaya strives to realize the vision of poverty-free India." Examine. 10
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(c) The dynamics of coalitions vary with the nature of leadership, political parties and contemporary political conditions. Analyze. 10
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(d) Computerization of treasuries has revolutionized the accounting and budget planning process. Comment. 10
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(e) Do you agree that code of ethics and code of conduct for ministers would help in upholding higher standards of their constitutional and ethical conduct? Explain. 10
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