Question

What do you understand by probity' in public life? What are the difficulties in practicing it in the present times? How can these difficulties be overcome?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Accountability refers to the act of being held responsible for one's actions. In the context of public service, public servants are/must be accountable to the public at large for their actions. ... Transparency acts as a check which ensures individual and collective accountability.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Probity refers to acting with integrity, and acting in a manner that is ethically and morally beyond reproach. Persons in public life are vulnerable to corruption especially in countries like India. ... There are many temptations and challenges that threaten the integrity of a person in public life