GS-4 · Public Funds, Challenges of Corruption.
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Explain how ethics contributes to social and human well-being. Without commonly shared and widely entrenched moral values and obligations, neither the law, nor democratic government, nor even the market economy will function properly. What do you understand by this statement? Explain with illustration in the contemporary times.
“The weak can never forgive; forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until and unless we obtain peace within ourselves.” – Dalai Lama
“Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have the right to do and what is right to do.” – Potter Stewart
The crisis of ethical values in modern times is traced to a narrow perception of the good life. Discuss.
The crisis of ethical values in modern times is traced to a narrow perception of the good life. Discuss.
Young people with ethical conduct are not willing to come forward to join active politics. Suggest steps to motivate them to come forward.
One of the tests of integrity is complete refusal to be compromised. Explain with reference to a real life example. “In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if they don’t have the first, the other two will kill you.”
How will you apply emotional intelligence in administrative practices?
“Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them.” – Napoleon Bonaparte. Stating examples, mention the rulers (i) who have harmed society and country, (ii) who worked for the development of society and country.