Concept of Public Service — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements best reflects the philosophy of 'New Public Service' (NPS) as opposed to 'New Public Management' (NPM)?

Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional safeguards for civil servants in India: 1. A civil servant can be dismissed by any authority superior to the appointing authority. 2. The 'Doctrine of Pleasure' under Article 310 is absolute and cannot be challenged in a court of law. 3. A formal inquiry is mandatory before the dismissal of a civil servant, except in cases involving the security of the State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The 'Mission Karmayogi' initiative is primarily aimed at:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Weberian model of bureaucracy?

Right to Service Acts, enacted by various states in India, primarily aim to enhance which aspect of governance?