UPSC Public Administration 2021

Answer the following in about 150 words each: (a) "Governance is about managing self-organizing networks." Elaborate. (10 marks) (b) "Two-dimensional taxonomy was used by Herbert…

(a) Behavioural approach has been questioned on the basis of its utility in the analysis of administrative problems. Discuss the weaknesses of the approach and the shifts made the…

(a) Integration of different streams of administrative thought to propound a universal administrative theory is hindered by the impact of culture. Critically examine. (20 marks) (…

(a) The new public service model approaches governance on the premises of an active and involved citizenship, wherein the role of public officials is to facilitate opportunities f…

Answer the following in about 150 words each: (a) The approach to the study of administration in its environmental context is especially more useful for developing countries. Comm…

(a) Emphasis on cost control and reducing public expenditure has diverted the focus of government budgets from the basic objectives of reallocation of resources, bringing economic…

(a) Policy problems are increasingly tending towards being wicked. Discuss the capacity and preparedness of the State to tackle such problems. (20 marks) (b) Zero-based budgeting…

(a) The successful attainment of SDGs objectives largely depends upon the wisdom, experience and farsightedness of the actors involved and their willingness to cooperate in the im…

Answer the following in about 150 words each: (a) The Preamble to the Constitution of India provides a foundational framework of ideals and values for the Indian administration. D…

(a) Kautilya envisages protection, welfare and prosperity of the State and its people as the utmost concern of a ruler. In this context, discuss the significance of Kautilya's emp…

(a) Recruitment is the cornerstone of the whole public personnel structure and it revolves around the problem of attracting the best. Discuss the essential elements of a good recr…

(a) As a constitutionally mandated body the Finance Commission stands at the centre of fiscal federalism. Evaluate the role of Finance Commission in ensuring just and equitable re…

Answer the following in about 150 words each: (a) No rural development strategy can succeed unless it is complemented by appropriate Panchayati Raj Institutions. Examine the state…

(a) Budget proposals in the Parliament / State Legislatures fail to ensure their effective scrutiny. Identify the factors which constrain effective scrutiny of the budget proposal…

(a) Contemporary urbanism advocates the integration of diverse modes of urban planning and management concerns. Discuss the above statement in light of urban development in India.…

(a) In past two decades India's public policy on Disaster Management has shifted its focus from rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts to holistic management of disaster. Analy…