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Public Service Ethics and Conduct Rules

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Civil servants must follow conduct rules emphasizing impartiality, political neutrality, and integrity. The CCS (Conduct) Rules bar certain actions—like taking bribes, unauthorized communication with the press, or personal prejudices in official dealings. Annual property returns and restrictions on commercial employment post-retirement aim to prevent conflicts of interest. Violations can prompt departmental inquiries or criminal prosecution. Ethical codes underscore accountability to the Constitution and citizens. With evolving challenges—social media usage, data privacy—these rules are updated to maintain discipline. Balancing officials’ personal rights with institutional propriety remains a cornerstone of building trust in public administration.

Practice Questions

संविधान संशोधन के लिए मतदान कितनी बार किया जाता है?

The Parliament of India consists of which of the following?

Who has the authority to promulgate ordinances in India?

Who was the first woman Chief Minister in India?

आपातकाल की स्थिति में राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

Which article of the Indian Constitution allows the President to declare a National Emergency?

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम आयु क्या है?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में न्यूनतम अनुभव में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा आवश्यक नहीं है?

निर्वाचन आयोग के अध्यक्ष का कार्यकाल कितना होता है?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा नियंत्रित होती है?