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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which of the following could be the reasons for the failure of infrastructure projects by the public sector enterprises?
- Ineffective Governance
- Cost overruns.
- Optimum input-output ratio is rarely observed leading to overcapitalisation
- Lack of inter-ministerial/departmental coordination
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: d)
The primary reasons for the failure of public sector enterprises is no secret. Cost overruns, inter alia, is one of the major reasons. In some cases, project completion time is exceeded, leading to elevated project cost so much so that either the project itself becomes unviable at the time of its launching or delays its break even point. Besides, optimum input-output ratio is seldom observed in a majority of government infrastructural projects leading to their overcapitalisation. A reluctance to implement labour reforms, a lack of inter-ministerial/departmental coordination, poor decision-making, ineffective governance and excessive government control are other reasons for the failure of public infrastructural assets.
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Solution: d)
The primary reasons for the failure of public sector enterprises is no secret. Cost overruns, inter alia, is one of the major reasons. In some cases, project completion time is exceeded, leading to elevated project cost so much so that either the project itself becomes unviable at the time of its launching or delays its break even point. Besides, optimum input-output ratio is seldom observed in a majority of government infrastructural projects leading to their overcapitalisation. A reluctance to implement labour reforms, a lack of inter-ministerial/departmental coordination, poor decision-making, ineffective governance and excessive government control are other reasons for the failure of public infrastructural assets.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following employees are covered by the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)?
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Solution: d)
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was set up in 1985 with the principal bench at Delhi and additional benches in different states.
The CAT exercises original jurisdiction in relation to recruitment and all service matters of public servants covered by it. Its jurisdiction extends to the all-India services, the Central civil services, civil posts under the Centre and civilian employees of defence services. However, the members of the defence forces, officers and servants of the Supreme Court and the secretarial staff of the Parliament are not covered by it.
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Solution: d)
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was set up in 1985 with the principal bench at Delhi and additional benches in different states.
The CAT exercises original jurisdiction in relation to recruitment and all service matters of public servants covered by it. Its jurisdiction extends to the all-India services, the Central civil services, civil posts under the Centre and civilian employees of defence services. However, the members of the defence forces, officers and servants of the Supreme Court and the secretarial staff of the Parliament are not covered by it.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following are the benefits of Citizens’ Charter?
- Creates Accountability on Individuals and Organisations providing services.
- Value for the taxpayers’ money
- Improves the quality of services
- Specify what to expect and how to act if standards are not met
Select the correct answer code:
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Solution: c)
The basic principles of citizens’ charter movement and its importance
It was first articulated and implemented in the UK in 1991 as a national programme. The basic objective of the Citizens’ Charter is to empower the citizen in relation to public service delivery. Six principles of the Citizens’ Charter movement as originally framed, were: (i) Quality: Improving the quality of services; (ii) Choice: Wherever possible; (iii) Standards: Specify what to expect and how to act if standards are not met; (iv) Value: For the taxpayers’ money; (v) Accountability: Individuals and Organisations; and (vi) Transparency: Rules/ Procedures/ Schemes/Grievances.
“Citizens’ Charters” initiative is a response to the quest for solving the problems which a citizen encounters while dealing with the organisations providing public services. The concept of Citizens’ Charter enshrines the trust between the service provider and its users.
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Solution: c)
The basic principles of citizens’ charter movement and its importance
It was first articulated and implemented in the UK in 1991 as a national programme. The basic objective of the Citizens’ Charter is to empower the citizen in relation to public service delivery. Six principles of the Citizens’ Charter movement as originally framed, were: (i) Quality: Improving the quality of services; (ii) Choice: Wherever possible; (iii) Standards: Specify what to expect and how to act if standards are not met; (iv) Value: For the taxpayers’ money; (v) Accountability: Individuals and Organisations; and (vi) Transparency: Rules/ Procedures/ Schemes/Grievances.
“Citizens’ Charters” initiative is a response to the quest for solving the problems which a citizen encounters while dealing with the organisations providing public services. The concept of Citizens’ Charter enshrines the trust between the service provider and its users.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
The initiative DARPAN, sometimes seen in news is related to
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Solution: b)
NGO-DARPAN is a platform that provides space for interface between Non-Government organizations (NGOs)/ Voluntary Organizations (VOs) in the country and key Government Ministries / Departments / Government Bodies.
It started out as an initiative of the Prime Minister’s Office, to create and promote a healthy partnership between NGOs/VOs and the Government of India. Now it is an e-governance application offered by NITI Aayog to electronically maintain data and transparency regarding NGOs/VOs in the country.
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Solution: b)
NGO-DARPAN is a platform that provides space for interface between Non-Government organizations (NGOs)/ Voluntary Organizations (VOs) in the country and key Government Ministries / Departments / Government Bodies.
It started out as an initiative of the Prime Minister’s Office, to create and promote a healthy partnership between NGOs/VOs and the Government of India. Now it is an e-governance application offered by NITI Aayog to electronically maintain data and transparency regarding NGOs/VOs in the country.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding e-Courts Project.
- e-Courts Project is an Integrated Mission Mode Project, part of National e-Governance Plan.
- It is conceptualized on the basis of ‘National Policy and Action Plan for Implementation of Information and Communication Technology in Indian Judiciary’.
- It is monitored and funded by the Union Home Ministry.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Solution: a)
As part of National e-Governance Plan, e-Courts Project is an Integrated Mission Mode Project under implementation since 2007 for the ICT development of the Indian Judiciary based on the ‘National Policy and Action Plan for Implementation of Information and Communication Technology in Indian Judiciary’.
It is a Pan-India Project, monitored and funded by Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India for the District Courts across the country.
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Solution: a)
As part of National e-Governance Plan, e-Courts Project is an Integrated Mission Mode Project under implementation since 2007 for the ICT development of the Indian Judiciary based on the ‘National Policy and Action Plan for Implementation of Information and Communication Technology in Indian Judiciary’.
It is a Pan-India Project, monitored and funded by Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India for the District Courts across the country.
