21 July 2026

GTB Hospital patient death incident

This incident serves as a practical example of systemic failures in public service delivery and infrastructure maintenance, which can be used as context for answers on governance, accountability, and ethics in public administration.

Questions

1. The recent incident of infrastructure failure in a public hospital highlights critical concerns regarding the maintenance and safety standards of government healthcare facilities. Discuss the challenges in ensuring patient safety and the role of institutional accountability in public health governance. 150 words
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Prelims

1. Which of the following best describes the primary responsibility of state governments regarding public health infrastructure under the Indian constitutional framework?

   1. A Public health is a concurrent subject requiring mandatory central government oversight for all hospital maintenance.
   2. B Public health is governed exclusively by the local municipal corporations without state government intervention.
   3. C Public health and sanitation are listed under the Union List of the Seventh Schedule.
   4. D Public health and sanitation are listed under the State List of the Seventh Schedule.