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Probity in GovernanceEXAMINEYear 202410 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Distinguish between a "Code of Ethics" and a "Code of Conduct". Why is reliance on a mere Code of Conduct insufficient without internalizing ethical values?
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Concept of public service; philosophical basis of governance and probity; information sharing, transparency, RTI, code of ethics, citizen charter, corruption.
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Code of Ethics vs Conduct, Probity in Governance, Value Internalization
Recurring Theme Trend: “Code of Ethics vs Conduct”
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