Topic: Role of civil services in a democracy
4. Civil servants are not only responsible for implementing government policies and programs but also in upholding democracy in the country. Explain. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The article discusses how India’s economic situation is impacting the country’s trade plans and the value of the Indian rupee.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the various functions performed by the civil servants in for the effective functioning of the government and upholding democracy.
Directive:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving 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 the answer by giving context of civil services as the steel frame.
Body:
Frist, write about the various functions performed by the bureaucracy – implementing public policies, maintaining public trust, ensuring continuity, managing crises etc. Cite examples and statistics to substantiate.
Next, write about role played by civil servants in upholding democracy and importance of upholding democratic values while leveraging the expertise of civil servants to achieve efficient and transparent governance.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
