2. Recently, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been actively involved as a law enforcing agency in many cases. Can you enumerate the mandate of ED? What importance does it hold for the internal security of India? IASbaba April 8, 2016 103 Uncategorized Related Posts : 1. What rationale do you find behind the decision of the government to allow 100% FDI in e-commerce while FDI in multi brand retail remains below par? critically examine. Read More 3. What is the significance of agroforestry for the socio-economic life of a marginalized farmer? Also discuss the features of the National Agroforestry Policy. Read More TLPILP 2026FLM Test SeriesGurukul AdvancedTLP ConnectMains Exclusive ProgrammeSankalp – 2025लक्ष्य – 2026Gurukul Foundation Recent Posts Day 33 – Q. 1. As an officer in the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), you are part of a high-level panel tasked with reviewing the authenticity of reservation-related documents—such as those for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and persons with disabilities—submitted by a number of civil servants at the time of their appointment. Recent audits have raised serious concerns regarding the legitimacy of some of these certificates. Many of the individuals under scrutiny have already been serving in various government departments for 5 to 10 years, with overall satisfactory performance records and no major disciplinary issues. While legal action, including termination and prosecution, is being actively considered for those found guilty of submitting false documents, a parallel debate has emerged. Some experts and internal stakeholders argue that administrative leniency should be shown in cases where there was no clear malicious intent or where systemic lapses—such as inadequate verification mechanisms—enabled the breach. However, rightful candidates who were displaced due to the fraudulent use of reserved category certificates are now demanding justice and restoration of their lost opportunities. Civil society groups and public interest litigants are also adding pressure, urging the government to take decisive, transparent, and equitable action. In this context, the government must walk a tightrope—balancing the legal and moral imperative to uphold fairness in public employment with the pragmatic challenges of dealing with long-serving officials who may have been products of an administrative failure. Questions What are the ethical concerns involved in allowing or removing such officers from service? How can the principle of natural justice be upheld while ensuring fairness to genuine beneficiaries? What measures would you suggest to strengthen the verification of eligibility claims in public service recruitment. (250 words, 20 Marks) DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS हिन्दी | UPSC प्रारंभिक एवं मुख्य परीक्षा – 9th July 2025 DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS हिन्दी | UPSC प्रारंभिक एवं मुख्य परीक्षा – 10th July 2025 UPSC Quiz – 2025 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 10th July 2025 DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS IAS | UPSC Prelims and Mains Exam – 10th July – 2025 UPSC Mains 2025 – 3 Full-Length Mocks (GS + ESSAY) | Join FLM Series Now IASbaba’s Think Learn Perform (TLP – Phase 1) 2025 – UPSC Mains Answer Questions [10th July, 2025] – Day 32 Day 32 – Q. 1. “While laws regulate conduct, a code of ethics elevates it.” Discuss the role of a code of ethics in shaping public servant behavior beyond legal obligations. How can ethical conduct be effectively inculcated in public service? (150 words, 10 marks) Day 32 – Q. 2. Despite well-intentioned schemes, public service delivery often fails to meet citizen expectations. Examine the systemic factors responsible for poor service delivery and suggest measures to address them. (150 words, 10 marks) Day 32 – Q. 3. “A healthy work culture is not imposed, it is cultivated.” Analyze this statement in the context of public administration. Discuss the factors influencing work culture and suggest measures for cultivating ethical governance. (150 words, 10 marks)