Challenges of corruption ( UPSC Mains)

  1. UPSC. “Corruption causes misuse of government treasury, administrative inefficiency and obstruction in the path of national development”. Discuss Kautilya’s views. (UPSC 2016, 10 Marks )
  2. UPSC. “Non-performance of duty by a public servant is a form of corruption”. Do you agree with this view? Justify your answer. (UPSC 2019, 10 Marks )
  3. UPSC. It is often said that poverty leads to corruption. However, there is no dearth of instances where affluent and powerful people indulge in corruption in a big way. What are the basic causes of corruption among people? Support your answer with examples. (UPSC 2014, 10 Marks )
  4. UPSC. Today we find that in spite of various measures like prescribing codes of conduct, setting up vigilance cells/commissions, RTI, active media and strengthening of legal mechanisms, corrupt practices are not coming under control. (a) Evaluate the effectiveness of these measures with justifications. (b) Suggest more effective strategies to tackle this menace. (UPSC 2015, 10 Marks )
  5. UPSC. Whistle-blower, who reports corruption and illegal activities, wrongdoing and misconduct to the concerned authorities, runs the risk of being exposed to grave danger, physical harm and victimization by the vested interests, accused persons and his team. What policy measures would you suggest to strengthen protection mechanism to safeguard the whistle-blower? (UPSC 2022, 10 Marks )