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There is a heavy ethical responsibility on the public servants because they occupy positions of power,handle huge amounts of public funds, and their decisions have wide ranging impact on society and environment. What steps have you taken to improve your ethical competence to handle such responsibility?

Keywords: Ethical responsibility, public servants, public funds, societal impact, environmental impact, ethical competence. Required Approach: Primarily factual and analytical, with a necessary element of self-reflection (opinion-based regarding personal steps taken). Points to Remember: The immense power and responsibility of public servants. The ethical dilemmas faced in handling public funds and making impactful decisions. The importance … Read more

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?

Points to Remember: Definition and scope of probity in public life. Challenges to probity in contemporary society. Strategies for enhancing probity. Introduction: Probity in public life refers to the adherence to high ethical standards and principles of integrity, honesty, and transparency in all public dealings. It encompasses a commitment to acting in the best interests … Read more

What is meant by ‘crisis of conscience’? Narrate one incident in your life when you were faced with such a crisis and how you resolved the same.

Points to Remember: Definition of “crisis of conscience.” Personal experience with a crisis of conscience. The process of resolving the crisis. Ethical considerations and decision-making. Introduction: A “crisis of conscience” refers to a situation where an individual experiences a deep internal conflict between their personal values, moral principles, and the demands of a particular situation … Read more

What do you understand by the term ‘voice of conscience’? How do you prepare yourself to heed to the voice of conscience?

Points to Remember: Definition and understanding of “voice of conscience.” Internal and external factors influencing conscience. Methods for strengthening and heeding the voice of conscience. Practical application and potential challenges. Introduction: The “voice of conscience” refers to an inner sense of right and wrong, a moral compass guiding individual behavior and decisions. It’s not a … Read more

(b) Indicate two more attributes which you consider important for public service. Justify your answer.

Points to Remember: Two additional crucial attributes for public service beyond those already discussed (assumed in the context of the larger question). Justification for each attribute’s importance. Introduction: Effective public service is the cornerstone of a well-functioning society. While attributes like integrity and impartiality are widely acknowledged as essential, a truly effective public servant needs … Read more

International aid’ is an accepted form of helping ‘resource-challenged’ nations. Comment on ‘ethics in contemporary international aid’. Support your answer with suitable examples.

Points to Remember: Defining “resource-challenged” nations and the scope of international aid. Identifying key ethical dilemmas in international aid delivery. Examining the impact of aid on recipient countries. Exploring the role of accountability and transparency in aid. Suggesting ways to improve ethical practices in international aid. Introduction: International aid, the transfer of resources (financial, technical, … Read more

The Rules and Regulations provided to all the civil servants are same, yet there is difference in the performance. Positive minded officers are able to interpret the Rules and Regulations in favour of the case and achieve success, whereas negative minded officers are unable to achieve goals by interpreting the same Rules and Regulations against the case. Discuss with illustrations.

Points to Remember: Uniformity of rules doesn’t guarantee uniform performance. Mindset significantly impacts interpretation and application of rules. Positive and negative mindsets lead to contrasting outcomes. Illustrations are crucial to demonstrate the impact of mindset. Introduction: All civil servants within a given jurisdiction typically operate under the same set of rules and regulations. These rules … Read more

In case of crisis of conscience does emotional intelligence help to overcome the same with out compromising the ethical or moral stand that you are likely to follow? Critically examine.

Points to Remember: Definition of crisis of conscience and emotional intelligence. The interplay between emotional intelligence and ethical decision-making. Potential benefits and drawbacks of using emotional intelligence during a crisis of conscience. Maintaining ethical integrity while navigating emotional complexities. Strategies for resolving crises of conscience ethically and effectively. Introduction: A crisis of conscience arises when … Read more

Attitude is an important component that goes as input in the development of human being. How to build a suitable attitude needed for a public servant?

Points to Remember: The importance of attitude in human development. Key attributes of a suitable attitude for public servants. Strategies for cultivating a positive attitude in public servants. The role of training, mentorship, and institutional culture. The link between positive attitude and effective public service. Introduction: Attitude, a learned predisposition to respond consistently favorably or … Read more

What are the main factors responsible for gender inequality in India? Discuss the contribution of Savitri bai Phule in this regard.

Points to Remember: Deep-rooted patriarchal norms and traditions. Socio-economic disparities. Lack of access to education and healthcare. Legal and political underrepresentation. Savitri Bai Phule’s pioneering work in education and social reform. Introduction: Gender inequality in India is a multifaceted issue stemming from historical, social, cultural, and economic factors. While significant progress has been made in … Read more