GS-4 · Guidance; Accountability and Ethical Governance; Strengthening of Ethical and Moral Values in Governance
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Growing feeling of regionalism is an important factor in the generation of demand for a separate state. Discuss.
Does tribal development in India centre around two axes, those of displacement and of rehabilitation? Give your opinion.
What are the environmental implications of the reclamation of water bodies into urban land use? Explain with examples.
The persisting drives of the government for development of large industries in backward areas have resulted in isolating the tribal population and the farmers who face multiple displacements with Malkangiri and Naxalbari foci. Discuss the corrective strategies needed to win the left wing extremism (LWE) affected citizens back into the mainstream of social and economic growth.
“Look for three things in a person: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if they do not have the first, the other two will kill you.” – Warren Buffett. What do you understand by this statement in the present-day scenario? Explain.
What does this quotation mean to you in the present context: “Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.” – Mahatma Gandhi.
With regard to the morality of actions, one view is that means is of paramount importance and the other view is that the ends justify the means. Which view do you think is more appropriate? Justify your answer.
What does this quotation mean to you in the present context: “Falsehood takes the place of truth when it results in unblemished common good.” – Tirukkural.
“In doing a good thing, everything is permitted which is not prohibited expressly or by clear implication”. Examine the statement with suitable examples in the context of a public servant discharging his/her duties.
State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil services and bring out their importance.