Ethics › Utilization of Public Funds

3 questions

#	Question	Year	UPSC Syllabus	Marks	GS Paper
2025
1	Q6 (b) India is an emerging economic power of the world as it has recently secured the status of fourth largest economy of the world as per IMF projection. However, it has been observed that in some sectors, allocated funds remain either under-utilised or misutilised. What specific measures would you recommend for ensuring accountability in this regard to stop leakages and gaining the status of third largest economy of the world in near future?	2025	GS4-08.Probity in Governance	10.0	GS4
2019
2	Effective utilisation of public funds is crucial to meet development goals. Critically examine the reasons for under-utilization and mis-utilisation of public funds and their implications.(150 words, 10m)	2019	GS4-08.Probity in Governance	10.0	GS4
2014
3	There is a heavy ethical responsibility on the public servants because they occupy positions of power, handle huge amounts of public funds, and their decisions have wide-ranging impact on society and environment. What steps have you taken to improve your ethical competence to handle such responsibility?	2014	GS4-08.Probity in Governance	10.0	GS4