Corruption

Why it matters

• It undermines the rule of law and erodes public trust in democratic institutions.
• It distorts market mechanisms and hampers economic growth by increasing the cost of doing business.
• It disproportionately affects vulnerable populations by restricting equitable access to essential public services.
• It weakens the integrity of administrative systems and compromises the efficiency of welfare delivery.

How it is asked

Focus on the structural causes of corruption, the efficacy of existing anti-corruption frameworks, the role of digital governance in reducing human discretion, and the ethical dimensions of public service as outlined in the GS-IV syllabus.