Explain the doctrine of neutrality and its significance in context of the constitutional offices in India.

The doctrine of neutrality implies that the holder of a public office should behave with the attitude of formalistic impartiality and without malice to anyone. E.g. A judge should remain oblivious to his kinship ties in pronouncing a judgement. Key ..

Topics: GS-II: Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States • GS-II: Separation of Powers Dispute Resolution Mechanisms • GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters

The National Digital Health Mission has the potential to transform the healthcare system, but the concerns around data privacy needs to be addressed. Examine.

The National Digital Health Mission was launched to improve the health infrastructure. It is being hailed as a reform as big as Aadhar. Benefits for Patients: Digital health ID for every individual. Digi Doctor facility of cloud services, where patients ..

Topics: GS-II: Social Sector Services Health • GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters

Information is the currency of democracy and one of the most crucial things to achieve good governance is sharing of information among all the stakeholders in government functioning. Elaborate.

According to the World Bank, good governance means presence of mechanism, institutions for individuals to fulfill their duties, resolve their differences and adjudicate disputes. Features of good governance: Rule of law Transparency Accountability Inclusiveness Participatory Responsive Efficient Economical Importance of ..

Topics: GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters • GS-II: Role of Civil Services in Democracy

It has been often argued that the government of India is over-sized and it acts as a drag on the economic efficiency and growth. Critically evaluate.

The Indian government is considered as over-sized and bloated by a majority of people. A former chairman of the erstwhile planning commission acknowledged that around 80% of planning money went to the salaries of government employees. Impact on economic efficiency ..

Topics: GS-II: Devolution of Powers and Finances Up to Local Levels • GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters

Intervention by civil society has played a very important role in making governance transparent and accountable. Discuss in context of India.

It is aptly opined that the Media & Civil Society are the fourth pillar of government. “Civil society is the engine of social change” – Dennis Mcquail Civil society refers to the non-profit organizations that are independent of government control ..

Topics: GS-II: Pressure Groups and Formal Informal Associations • GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters

The merit-based actions against some civil society groups are necessary but some opine it as curb on dissent. Analyze.

The Civil society refers to those non-governmental actors that work as non-profit actors for humanitarian causes. They are so well recognized that their participation is extensive in UN & its associated bodies. Impact of actions on civil society: If action ..

Topics: GS-I : Salient Features of Indian Society, Diversity of India • GS-II: Social Sector Services Education Human Resources • GS-II: Important Aspects of Governance Transparency and Accountability Citizen Charters