GS-II · UPSC Mains PYQGovernance 2015 12.5 Marks

If amendment bill to the Whistleblowers Act, 2011 tabled in the Parliament is passed, there may be no one left to protect. Critically evaluate.

Microtheme: Transaparency and Account- ability · Asked in UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2015.

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Transparency and Accountability in Governance

RTI, social audits, citizen charters, whistleblower protection and open data — the accountability toolkit for UPSC.

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Model Answer Approach

  1. Decode demand: Identify the directive verb (discuss / examine / critically analyse) and bound the scope to Transaparency and Account- ability.
  2. Intro (40–50 words): Define the core concept; anchor with a definition, data point, or constitutional/historical reference.
  3. Body: 2–3 thematic sub-heads with crisp points, examples and counter-arguments. Add a relevant case study or committee/report.
  4. Conclusion (30–40 words): Forward-looking — recommendations, way forward, or a constitutional/ethical anchor.

Structure Checklist

  • Definition / context in intro
  • Minimum 1 data point or report
  • Multi-dimensional arguments
  • Counter-view / limitations
  • Diagram, flowchart or map (if applicable)
  • Way forward in conclusion

Keywords to Use

amendmentwhistleblowersparliamentprotectcriticallyevaluate
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