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  • 2022 · Question 4 · Section A · 20 marks

    1. (a) What do you understand by the term 'good governance'? How far recent initiatives in terms of e-Governance steps taken by the State have helped the beneficiaries? Discuss with suitable examples.

      10 marks · 150 words

    2. (b) Online methodology is being used for day-to-day meetings, institutional approvals in the administration and for teaching and learning in education sector to the extent telemedicine in the health sector is getting popular with the approvals of the competent authority. No doubt, it has advantages and disadvantages for both the beneficiaries and the system at large. Describe and discuss the ethical issues involved in the use of online method particularly to the vulnerable section of the society.

      10 marks · 150 words

    • e-Governance
    • Technology ethics in public service
    Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) 2022, General Studies IV (opens in a new tab)