“An unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates

What are the basic principles of public life? Illustrate any three of these with suitable examples. It is believed that adherence to ethics in human actions would ensure the smooth functioning of an organization/system.

“Emotional Intelligence is the ability to make your emotions work for you instead of against you.” Do you agree with this view? Discuss.

“A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.” – M.K. Gandhi

“Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in the character. When there is beauty in the character, there is harmony in the home. When there is harmony in the home, there is order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world.” – A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

What do you understand by the term ‘public servant’? Reflect on the expected role of a public servant.

What is meant by ‘crisis of conscience’? How does it manifest itself in the public domain?