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Governance & Civil ServicesEXAMINEYear 202610 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Analyse the advantages and limitations of the generalist structure of the Indian Civil Services in contemporary governance.
Exact Syllabus Pointer
E-governance, citizen charters, transparency, accountability, RTI, role of civil services in democracy, NGO/SHG roles.
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Civil Services Structure, Generalists vs Specialists Debate, Lateral Entry Reforms
Recurring Theme Trend: “Civil Services Structure”
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