PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: Daily Answer Writing Challenge 2016 DAY – 4

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: Daily Answer Writing Challenge- 2016  Day 4 20 August 2017 Archives Syllabus –From the so called Hidden syllabus Waldo’s The Administrative State’ provides a fundamental challenge to some of the orthodox premises. Explain (250 words) Syllabus –Weber’s Bureaucratic model and its critique . “Weberian model of bureaucracy lacks emotional validity when applied to …

“While professionalisation was advocated in the management of government, Wilson was well aware of the wider agenda of public administration.” Mohit Bhattacharya. In the light of above statement evaluate the relevance of Wilson’s ideas in developing countries of 21st century.

Syllabus – Wilson’s vision of Public Administration “While professionalisation was advocated in the management of government, Wilson was well aware of the wider agenda of public administration.” Mohit Bhattacharya.In the light of above statement evaluate the relevance of Wilson’s ideas in developing countries of 21st century. (200 Words)

AIR Spotlight: Prime Minister’s alert against fake Cow Vigilante

    AIR Spotlight: Prime Minister’s alert against fake Cow Vigilante     Introduction Prime minister has called for strict action by states against vigilant groups, who have tried themselves to enforce cow slaughter law. We have a law in our country, enacted by states which are applicable to cow slaughter. There has been a …

QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – August 20, 2016

QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz August 20, 2016 Archives The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu  and PIB news articles. This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to UPSC IAS civil services preliminary exam 2016. It is not a …

Insights Daily Current Affairs, 20 August 2016

  Insights Daily Current Affairs, 20  August 2016   Paper 3 Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.   India ranks 39th in Asia Pacific on fixed broadband   The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), in …

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 20 August 2016

[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 20 August  2016 Archives – Secure 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read  answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Poverty and developmental issues; Resources; changes in critical geographical features  1) In a recently released report on Desertification, Land degradation and Drought, the UNCCD (United Nations Convention to Combat …

9) It is often argued that being an idealist or fully honest while working as a public servant is impractical and unnecessary. In fact it is said that by being honest one invites more trouble than rewards. Do you agree? Comment.

Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; 9) It is often argued that being an idealist or fully honest while working as a public servant is impractical and unnecessary. In fact it is said that by being honest one invites more trouble than rewards.  Do you agree? Comment. (150 Words) General

7) There has been steady and accelerating increase in the recorded cases of breach of cyber security in India. To address this issue, what’s the most important step that India has taken? Discuss.

Topic: Basics of cybersecurity; Role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges 7) There has been steady and accelerating increase in the recorded cases of breach of cyber security in India. To address this issue, what’s the most important step that India has taken? Discuss. (200 Words) IDSA

3) Do you think inequality against developing and under-developed countries is increasing in global climate negotiations? What are the implications for India of the ‘climate apartheid’? Critically examine.

Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, 3) Do you think inequality against developing and under-developed countries is increasing in global climate negotiations? What are the implications for India of the ‘climate apartheid’? Critically examine. (200 Words) Down to Earth