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📘 Public Administration – Paper II
Governance + Technology Analytical Question

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 Question (250 Words)

“The rise of digital governance is transforming the Indian administrative state into an algorithmic state.” Critically analyse the implications for accountability and transparency.

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✍️ Answer Writing Instructions

• Word Limit: 250 Words
• Time Limit: 8–10 Minutes
• Structure:
  • Introduction (Define digital governance / algorithmic state)
  • Body:
    • Positive transformation (efficiency, transparency)
    • Risks (surveillance, opacity, data bias)
    • Indian examples (Digital India, DBT, Aadhaar)
    • Need for regulatory safeguards
  • Conclusion (Balance technology with constitutional values)

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Keywords to Use

• Digital India
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
• Aadhaar
• Data Protection
• Algorithmic Bias
• Transparency
• Constitutional Accountability

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