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Performance-based governance models are gaining traction in India. Analyse their core features. How do they impact institutional accountability?

Performance-based governance models are gaining traction in India. Analyse their core features. How do they impact institutional accountability?

Reminder – OGP 2027 (Offline & Online Guidance Program) Batch 1 : a full-fledged integrated classroom training program for UPSC CSE 2027 | Starts on 9th January 2026

• **Starts on 9th January 2026 ** • **Online Course:** Rs. 1,00,000/- → **Rs. 90,000/-** (after 10% discount) • **Offline Course:** Rs. 1,38,000/- → **Rs. 1,24,200/-** (after 10% discount) • **Early B...

“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely”. Critically analyse how unchecked discretion can lead to ethical lapses in bureaucracy. How can internal vigilance systems be strengthened?

**Q7. “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely”. Critically analyse how unchecked discretion can lead to ethical lapses in bureaucracy. How can internal vigilance systems be str...

“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely”. Critically analyse how unchecked discretion can lead to ethical lapses in bureaucracy. How can internal vigilance systems be strengthened?

**Q7. “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely”. Critically analyse how unchecked discretion can lead to ethical lapses in bureaucracy. How can internal vigilance systems be str...

Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)

*Source: DD News* **Context:** The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) marks 9 impactful years in improving maternal health outcomes across India. **About ****Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Ma...

Why is impartiality important in public service, and what challenges do public servants face in maintaining it?

Why is impartiality important in public service, and what challenges do public servants face in maintaining it?

[ ADMISSIONS OPEN : INSTA KAS] KPSC KAS PRELIMS CUM MAINS Batch 1 in Davanagere (Offline) | Starts on 9th of September 2024

## **C****LICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE FOR KPSC KAS Prelims Cum Mains Batch 1** Dear students, Insights IAS has been successfully guiding students for UPSC Civil Services examination for the past 10 years i...

[ ADMISSIONS OPEN : INSTA KAS] KPSC KAS PRELIMS CUM MAINS Batch 1 in Davanagere (Offline) | Starts on 9th of September 2024

## **C****LICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE FOR KPSC KAS Prelims Cum Mains Batch 1** Dear students, Insights IAS has been successfully guiding students for UPSC Civil Services examination for the past 10 years i...

“While illegality is inherently unethical, power asymmetry within the bureaucracy can cause deeper and more pervasive erosion of dignity”. Bring out its implications for ethical conduct in public institutions.

**Q7. “While illegality is inherently unethical, power asymmetry within the bureaucracy can cause deeper and more pervasive erosion of dignity”. Bring out its implications for ethical conduct in publi...

“While illegality is inherently unethical, power asymmetry within the bureaucracy can cause deeper and more pervasive erosion of dignity”. Bring out its implications for ethical conduct in public institutions.

**Q7. “While illegality is inherently unethical, power asymmetry within the bureaucracy can cause deeper and more pervasive erosion of dignity”. Bring out its implications for ethical conduct in publi...

UPSC Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 16 Dec 2025

Considering the alarming importance of CSAT in UPSC CSE Prelims exam and with enormous requests we received recently, InsightsIAS has started Daily CSAT Test to ensure students practice CSAT Questions...

UPSC Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 16 Dec 2025

Considering the alarming importance of CSAT in UPSC CSE Prelims exam and with enormous requests we received recently, InsightsIAS has started Daily CSAT Test to ensure students practice CSAT Questions...

[ Day 55 – August 26, 2024] 75 Days Mains Revision Plan 2024 Governance

### **75 Days Mains Revision Plan 2024 – Governance** **Q1. ASHA workers and NGOs are essential in aiding government efforts to tackle the WASH-attributable burden of disease in India. Discuss. (250 w...

[ Day 55 – August 26, 2024] 75 Days Mains Revision Plan 2024 Governance

### **75 Days Mains Revision Plan 2024 – Governance** **Q1. ASHA workers and NGOs are essential in aiding government efforts to tackle the WASH-attributable burden of disease in India. Discuss. (250 w...

UPSC Prelims Test Series 2026 by Insights IAS 5.0 with AI-Powered Analytics

**INSIGHTSIAS PRELIMS TEST SERIES 2026 5.0** **Starts on 18th December 2025 ** **DOWNLOAD THE SUBJECT-WISE TIMETABLE ** **DOWNLOAD THE TEXTBOOK-BASED TIMETABLE ** **DOWNLOAD THE COMBINED TIMETABLE ** ...

UPSC Prelims Test Series 2026 by Insights IAS 5.0 with AI-Powered Analytics

**INSIGHTSIAS PRELIMS TEST SERIES 2026 5.0** **Starts on 18th December 2025 ** **DOWNLOAD THE SUBJECT-WISE TIMETABLE ** **DOWNLOAD THE TEXTBOOK-BASED TIMETABLE ** **DOWNLOAD THE COMBINED TIMETABLE ** ...

As Earth’s climate continues to deteriorate, scientists are exploring new methods to potentially mitigate climate change. One such method is geoengineering, which involves deliberately manipulating the Earth’s climate to slow or halt global warming. Numerous ideas have been proposed as potential solutions, including stratospheric particle injection (SPI), marine cloud brightening (MCB), space reflectors, desert modification, large-scale direct air capture, and enhanced rooftop reflectivity, among others.

**Q7.** **As Earth’s climate continues to deteriorate, scientists are exploring new methods to potentially mitigate climate change. One such method is geoengineering, which involves deliberately manip...

UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 28 February 2025

UPSC Static Quiz – Art and Culture : 28 February 2025 We will post 5 questions daily on static topics mentioned in the UPSC civil services preliminary examination syllabus. Each week will focus on a s...