GS-4 · Attitudes; Social Influence and Persuasion.
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Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.
Which eminent personality has inspired you the most in the context of ethical conduct in life? Give the gist of his/her teachings. Giving specific examples, describe how you have been able to apply these teachings for your own ethical development.
Discuss Mahatma Gandhi’s concept of seven sins.
“The strength of a society is not in its laws, but in the morality of its people.” – Swami Vivekananda
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.
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.
Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when (a) official duties, (b) public interest, and (c) personal interest are taking priority one above the other. How can this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with an example.