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Background
Overview
UPSC examines corruption as a critical challenge to public administration, focusing on its causes, consequences, ethical dimensions, and the institutional and legal frameworks designed to combat it, essential for understanding governance and public service ethics.
Corruption refers to the abuse of entrusted power for private gain, often involving public officials. It is a pervasive issue that undermines good governance, economic development, and social justice, posing a significant challenge to public administration and democratic institutions globally.