Nepotism and Favoritism — Prelims Strategy

Prelims Strategy

For Prelims preparation, focus on memorizing specific constitutional articles (14, 16, 335), key Supreme Court judgments with exact case names and years (Indra Sawhney 1992, Dr. Preeti Srivastava 2013, Common Cause 2018), and provisions of relevant acts (Prevention of Corruption Act 1988, All India Services Rules).

Stay updated with current affairs related to recruitment reforms, technology initiatives, and administrative scandals. Practice elimination techniques by understanding the subtle differences between nepotism, favoritism, cronyism, and conflict of interest.

Common traps include confusing case law principles, mixing up constitutional articles, and outdated information about reforms. Create memory aids for constitutional provisions and landmark judgments. Focus on factual accuracy rather than analytical depth for Prelims.