GS-4 · Public Funds, Challenges of Corruption.
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The Central Administrative Tribunal which was established for redressal of grievances and complaints by or against central government employees, nowadays is exercising its powers as an independent judicial authority. Explain.
An athlete participates in Olympics for personal triumph and nation’s glory; victors are showered with cash incentives by various agencies, on their return. Discuss the merit of state sponsored talent hunt and its cultivation as against the rationale of a reward mechanism as encouragement.
‘A national Lokpal, however strong it may be, cannot resolve the problems of immorality in public affairs’. Discuss.
In the integrity index of Transparency International, India stands very low. Discuss briefly the legal, political, economic, social and cultural factors that have caused the decline of public morality in India.
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.
“An unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates
“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.