GS-4 · of Ethics; Ethics - in Private and Public Relationships.
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“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.
What does ‘accountability’ mean in the context of public service? What measures can be adopted to ensure individual and collective accountability of public servants?
Examine the relevance of the following in the context of civil service: (a) Transparency (b) Accountability (c) Fairness and justice (d) Courage of conviction (e) Spirit of service.
“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.
“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until and unless we obtain peace within ourselves.” – Dalai Lama
“The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.” – William James
"One who is devoted to one’s duty attains highest perfection in life." Analyse this statement with reference to sense of Devotion to Duty, responsibility and personal fulfilment as a civil servant.
"Those who in trouble untroubled are, Will trouble trouble itself." – Thiruvalluvar
“The strength of a society is not in its laws, but in the morality of its people.” – Swami Vivekananda
What are the major teachings of Mahavir? Explain their relevance in the contemporary world.