GS-4 · Dedication to Public Service, Empathy, Tolerance and Compassion towards the weaker-sections.
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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.”
What is meant by public interest? What are the principles and procedures to be followed by the civil servants in public interest? What does this quotation mean to you in the present context?
What do you understand by the term ‘public servant’? Reflect on the expected role of a public servant.
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?
What is meant by ‘environmental ethics’? Why is it important to study? Discuss any one environmental issue from the viewpoint of environmental ethics.
Social values are more important than economic values. Discuss the above statement with examples in the context of inclusive growth of a nation.
What do you understand by the term ‘Conflict of Interest’ and how does it manifest in the decision making by public servants? If faced with the conflict of interest situation, how would you resolve it? Explain with the help of examples.
“The weak can never forgive; forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.
Explain the following terms in the context of ethics: a) Law and Ethics b) Ethical management and Management of ethics; c) Discrimination and Preferential treatment; d) Personal ethics and Professional ethics.