Topic: Role of civil services in a democracy.
3. The civil services ecosystem of the country must move towards a setup which rewards performance, has enhanced accountability and with a check on abuse of powers by civil servants. Elaborate. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
Recently, two babus of the elite IAS were the subject of widespread public derision when an investigation by this newspaper revealed that one of them had ordered that a government stadium in the national capital be emptied in order to walk their pet dog.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about civil services reforms which are needed in the country.
Directive word:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context of civil services of the country and their role in India’s administrations.
Body:
First, write about the various in the civil services ecosystem of the country.
Next, write about the reforms which are needed in the present times – rewarding good per romancing, improved accountability mechanisms and preventing abuse of power.
Next, cite suggestions of various committees in this regard.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
