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Q. 14 An activist files a petition in your office stating that there have been irregularities in choosing beneficiaries by your staff in office. You decide to initiate an enquiry and then come to know that the activist has taken money from your staff in office.The next day the activist again comes to your office with a petition to withdraw the previous petition. He argues that he received wrong information from the beneficiaries. You know that initiating an enquiry will damage the reputation of your office and also demoralize your office staff.

January 11, 2025
Now, answer the following questions: ——————————————————————————————- An activist files a petition in your office stating that there have been irregularities in choosing beneficiaries by your
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Q.16 You are posted as a Circle Officer of X Revenue Circle’ in Y district. There is a public complaint filed against one of your Lat Mondals for demanding bribe in a mutation case. The Deputy Commissioner orders you to enquire and submit a report. When you begin the enquiry, you get evidence that the Lat Mondal did in fact demand bribe. However, the Lat Mondal is connected to a senior officer in the government who starts pressurising you to give clean chit to the said Lat MondaI.

January 16, 2025
In this context, answer the following questions : (a) What are the ethical dilemmas that you are facing?                                                             (b) What are the
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Q.17 You are HOD of a government department. Mr. A is a very efficient employee in your office. He comes to office on time, leaves after everyone has left and never says no to any work you assign to him. One day, one woman by the name of Mrs. B comes to your office. She alleges that she is the first wife of Mr. A and that A has married a second time without informing her. She says that she does not want to complain against him, but needs your intervention in ensuring that A gives a monthly maintenance. Upon enquiry, you find that A has indeed married a second time without divorcing Mrs. B. A has also informed you that the marriage with Mrs. B broke down due to irreconcilable differences and that A had offered to give her maintenance which she refused. A has further stated that Mrs. B demanded a much higher maintenance-nearly half his salary-which A refused as he now has children from his second wife and also a home loan. You know that it is illegal for a government servant to marry second time without divorcing the first.

January 16, 2025
Now, answer the following questions: (a) What are the ethical dilemmas faced by you? (b) How would you tackle the above situation? As the Head
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Q.19 “Corruption is more of a social problem than a legal problem.” In the light of recent incidents of officials apprehended for taking bribes, critically examine the above statement. Also, explain the steps taken by the government in recent years to reduce corruption. Do you think the Amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act will help honest officials in discharging their duties?

January 16, 2025
Corruption, as a violation of integrity and accountability, undermines public trust and hampers governance. While legal frameworks address corruption through punitive measures, its persistence indicates
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Q.15 What do you mean by vulnerability and resilience? Assam is among the top climate change vulnerable States in India. What could be the factors for high vulnerabilities in Assam? What measures are required to be taken up to build climate resilience to minimize climate change vulnerabilities?

January 27, 2025
Vulnerability reflects a community’s exposure and sensitivity to climate-related risks, while resilience denotes the ability to adapt, recover, and maintain essential functions in the face
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Q.17 The Disaster Management Act, 2005 envisages a paradigm shift from a response and relief centric approach to a proactive and comprehensive approach covering all aspects of prevention, mitigation and preparedness in disaster management. In this regard, do you think Assam has been able to shift its focus as envisaged in the Act? Discuss.

January 27, 2025
The Disaster Management Act, 2005 marks a significant shift in India’s disaster management approach by emphasizing prevention, mitigation, and preparedness alongside response and relief. Assam,
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