Role of civil services in a democracy

Compare and contrast the President’s power to pardon in India and in the USA. Are there any limits to it in both the countries? What are ‘pre-emptive pardons’?

e-governance projects have a built-in bias towards technology and back-end integration than user-centric designs. Examine.

e-governance is not just about the routine application of digital technology in service delivery process. It is as much about multifarious interactions for ensuring transparency and accountability. In this context evaluate the role of the ‘Interactive Service Model’ of e-governance.

e-governance, as a critical tool of governance, has ushered in effectiveness, transparency and accountability in governments. What inadequacies hamper the enhancement of these features?

"Institutional quality is a crucial driver of economic performance". In this context suggest reforms in Civil Service for strengthening democracy.

Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services? Comment.

"Traditional bureaucratic structure and culture have hampered the process of socio-economic development in India." Comment.

Has the Cadre based Civil Services Organization been the cause of slow change in India? Critically examine.