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Points to Remember: Domain knowledge is crucial for effective public service. Innovativeness and creativity are essential for resolving complex ethical dilemmas. Ethical dilemmas require balanced and nuanced solutions. Examples from real-world scenarios illustrate the interplay of domain expertise, innovation, and ethical decision-making. Introduction: Public officials face numerous ethical dilemmas requiring more than just technical expertise. … Read more

Points to Remember: The reliability of digital technology as a source for rational decision-making. Biases and limitations of digital data. The role of critical evaluation and verification. The potential benefits and drawbacks of using digital technology for decision-making. The need for a balanced approach. Introduction: The question of whether digital technology serves as a reliable … Read more

Points to Remember: Ten essential values for effective public service. Mechanisms to prevent unethical behavior in public servants. Introduction: Effective public service is the cornerstone of a well-functioning democracy. Public servants are entrusted with significant power and responsibility, impacting the lives of citizens daily. Their actions must be guided by a strong ethical compass and … Read more

Points to Remember: Five key ethical traits for evaluating civil servant performance. Justification for each trait’s inclusion. Balanced perspective on the importance of ethical conduct in public service. Introduction: The ethical conduct of civil servants is paramount to the effective and just functioning of a government. A civil servant’s actions directly impact citizens’ lives, and … Read more

Points to Remember: Laws are formally enacted and enforced by the state, carrying legal consequences for violation. Rules are guidelines or regulations within specific contexts, often lacking the formal backing of the state. Ethics provides a moral compass for creating laws and rules that are just, fair, and beneficial to society. Introduction: Laws and rules … Read more

Points to Remember: Probity in governance is about integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct in public life. It encompasses transparency, accountability, and fairness in all government actions. Ensuring probity requires a multi-pronged approach involving legal frameworks, institutional reforms, and ethical training. Introduction: Probity in governance refers to the adherence to high ethical standards and principles of … Read more

Points to Remember: The Official Secrets Act (OSA) and the Right to Information Act (RTI Act) have conflicting aims. OSA prioritizes national security and confidentiality, while the RTI Act promotes transparency and accountability. The overlap between information covered by OSA and information requested under RTI Act creates challenges. Judicial interpretations and amendments play a crucial … Read more

Points to Remember: Citizen’s Charter: A declaration of commitments made by an organization to its citizens regarding service standards, accountability, and transparency. Basic Principles: User-centricity, transparency, accountability, participation, and redressal. Importance: Improved service delivery, enhanced citizen satisfaction, increased government accountability, and strengthened democracy. Introduction: The Citizen’s Charter movement is a global initiative aimed at improving … Read more

Points to Remember: Definition of “crisis of conscience” Manifestations in the public domain (individual and collective levels) Examples from history and current events Potential consequences and solutions Introduction: A “crisis of conscience” refers to a period of intense moral conflict or turmoil within an individual or a group. It arises when deeply held beliefs, values, … Read more

Points to Remember: Definition of corruption and non-performance of duty. Different forms of corruption. The link between non-performance and corruption. Arguments for and against considering non-performance as corruption. Consequences of non-performance. Policy recommendations for addressing non-performance. Introduction: Corruption, broadly defined, is the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. It encompasses a wide range of … Read more