MPPSC MAINS 2020 Paper-IV

Points to Remember: Lokpal’s appointment process involves a selection committee. Lokpal’s scope encompasses investigating corruption complaints against public servants. Lokpal’s functions include inquiry, investigation, and prosecution. Introduction: The Lokpal, meaning “ombudsman” or “citizen’s protector,” is an anti-corruption institution established in India to investigate allegations of corruption against public servants. Its establishment was a landmark achievement, … Read more

Points to Remember: Attitude Formation: The process by which individuals develop their evaluations of people, objects, and ideas. Heider’s Balance Theory: Focuses on the cognitive consistency between attitudes towards different entities. Festinger’s Cognitive Dissonance Theory: Explains attitude change as a result of reducing discomfort caused by inconsistent cognitions. Introduction: Attitudes are learned predispositions to respond … Read more

Points to Remember: Accountability, Transparency, Rule of Law, Participation, Consensus Orientation, Responsiveness, Effectiveness and Efficiency, Equity and Inclusiveness, Strategic Vision. Introduction: Good governance is a multifaceted concept encompassing the processes and institutions through which societies manage their affairs. It’s not simply about having a government; it’s about how that government functions and interacts with its … Read more

Points to Remember: Importance of accountability in public service. Mechanisms for ensuring transparency. Challenges in maintaining transparency. Role of technology and citizen engagement. Policy recommendations for improved transparency. Introduction: Transparency in public service is crucial for a functioning democracy. It fosters accountability, builds public trust, and combats corruption. The absence of transparency breeds cynicism and … Read more

The question provided, “Section C – Long Answer Type Questions (4×20=80),” is not a question itself, but rather a description of a section within an exam or assessment. It lacks a specific topic or query to answer. Therefore, a complete answer addressing its “demand” is impossible. To provide a model answer, a specific long-answer question … Read more

Points to Remember: Shankara’s concept of viá¹£aya (object of experience) and its relation to jñāna (knowledge). The distinction between the apparent world (empirical reality) and the true reality (Brahman). The role of maya (illusion) in creating the world-appearance. The path of jñāna-yoga (knowledge-yoga) to transcend the illusion and realize Brahman. The implications of Shankara’s philosophy … Read more

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Points to Remember: Integrity’s importance in personal and professional life. The impact of integrity on trust and relationships. The role of integrity in societal well-being. The consequences of a lack of integrity. Introduction: Integrity, derived from the Latin word “integritas” meaning wholeness or completeness, refers to the quality of being honest and having strong moral … Read more

Points to Remember: Prejudice is an attitude; discrimination is an action. Prejudice involves pre-conceived judgments, while discrimination involves unfair treatment. Both prejudice and discrimination can be based on various factors like race, gender, religion, etc. Addressing prejudice requires changing attitudes, while addressing discrimination requires changing behaviors and policies. Introduction: Prejudice and discrimination are two closely … Read more