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(a) Discuss such undesirable values prevalent in Today’s educated Indians.

Points to Remember: Lack of critical thinking and independent thought. Emphasis on rote learning over understanding. Conformity and lack of dissent. Materialism and consumerism. Lack of social responsibility and civic engagement. Growing intolerance and prejudice. Introduction: India boasts a large and rapidly growing educated population. However, alongside the positive aspects of increased literacy and skill … Read more

Our attitudes towards life, work, other people and society are generally shaped unconsciously by the family and the social surroundings in which we grow up. Some of these unconsciously acquired attitudes and values are often undesirable in the citizens of a modern democratic and egalitarian society.

Keywords: Attitudes, values, family, social surroundings, unconscious influence, modern democratic society, egalitarian society, undesirable attitudes. Required Approach: Analytical Points to Remember: The significant role of family and social environment in shaping attitudes and values. The potential conflict between unconsciously acquired attitudes and the ideals of a modern democratic society. Strategies for fostering desirable attitudes and … Read more

How could social influence and persuasion contribute to the success of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan?

Points to Remember: The role of social norms in sanitation practices. The effectiveness of persuasive communication strategies. The importance of community engagement and leadership. The limitations of persuasion without infrastructural support. The need for a multi-pronged approach combining persuasion with tangible improvements. Introduction: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (SBA), launched in 2014, is India’s flagship sanitation program … Read more

(b) Is it possible to balance the two too create a better administration for the faster development of our country?

Points to Remember: Balancing competing administrative priorities for faster national development. Identifying potential conflicts between different administrative goals. Exploring strategies for achieving synergy between competing priorities. Proposing policy recommendations for improved administration. Introduction: The question of balancing competing administrative priorities for faster national development is a crucial one for any nation. Effective governance requires a … Read more

Two different kinds of attitudes exhibited by public servants towards their work have been identified as bureaucratic attitude and the democratic attitude.

Points to Remember: Bureaucratic attitude: Emphasis on rules, procedures, hierarchy, and impersonal service delivery. Democratic attitude: Focus on citizen needs, responsiveness, accountability, and participatory governance. Consequences of each attitude on public service delivery and citizen satisfaction. Strategies to promote a democratic attitude among public servants. Introduction: The effectiveness of public administration hinges significantly on the … Read more

We are witnessing increasing instances of sexual violence against women in the country. Despite existing legal provisions against it, the number of such incidences is on the rise. Suggest some innovative measures to tackle this menace.

Points to Remember: Prevalence of sexual violence against women. Existing legal provisions and their limitations. Innovative measures for prevention and redressal. Holistic approach encompassing legal, social, and psychological aspects. Introduction: Sexual violence against women is a pervasive global issue, and India is unfortunately no exception. While the exact figures are difficult to ascertain due to … Read more

What factors affect the formation of a person’s attitude towards social problems? In our society, contrasting attitudes are prevalent about many social problems. What contrasting attitudes do you notice about the caste system in our society? How do you explain the existence of these contrasting attitudes?

Points to Remember: Factors influencing attitude formation towards social problems. Contrasting attitudes towards the caste system. Explanations for the existence of these contrasting attitudes. Introduction: A person’s attitude towards social problems is a complex construct shaped by a multitude of interacting factors. These attitudes, often deeply ingrained, significantly influence individual behavior and societal responses to … Read more

What is ‘emotional intelligence’ and how can it be developed in people? How does it help an individual in taking ethical decisions?

Points to Remember: Definition and components of emotional intelligence (EQ). Methods for developing EQ. The link between EQ and ethical decision-making. Practical examples and case studies. Introduction: Emotional intelligence (EQ) refers to the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges … Read more

(a) “Corruption is the manifestation of the failure of core values in the society.” In your opinion, what measures can be adopted to uplift the core values in the society?

Points to Remember: Core values: Honesty, integrity, accountability, transparency, fairness, justice. Corruption manifestations: Bribery, embezzlement, cronyism, nepotism. Uplifting measures: Education, legal reforms, institutional strengthening, citizen engagement, technological solutions. Introduction: Corruption, the abuse of entrusted power for private gain, is a pervasive global challenge. The statement “Corruption is the manifestation of the failure of core values … Read more