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One who is devoted to one’s duty attains highest perfection in life.” Analyse this statement with reference to sense of responsibility and personal fulfilment as a civil servant.

Q.5(a) One who is devoted to one’s duty attains highest perfection in life.” Analyse this statement with reference to sense of responsibility and personal fulfilment as a civil servant. (10 Marks, 150 Words) Approach: Introduce by briefly providing the deeper...

What are the major teachings of Mahavir? Explain their relevance in the contemporary world.

Q.4(b): What are the major teachings of Mahavir? Explain their relevance in the contemporary world. (10 marks, 150 words)  Approach: In the intro, briefly introduce Mahavira as the 24th Tirthankara and highlight his universal ethical teachings. In the body, first...

For any kind of social re-engineering by successfully implementing welfare schemes, a civil servant must use reason and critical thinking in an ethical framework.” Justify this statement with suitable examples.

Q4 (a) For any kind of social re-engineering by successfully implementing welfare schemes, a civil servant must use reason and critical thinking in an ethical framework.” Justify this statement with suitable Eg:s. (Answer in 150 words) – 10 marks Approach:...

The strength of a society is not in its laws, but in the morality of its people.

Q3c. “The strength of a society is not in its laws, but in the morality of its people.”  – Swami Vivekananda (Answer in 150 words) Approach: The answer should emphasize that society’s strength lies in citizens’ morality, not just laws....

The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.” – William James

Q3b. “The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes.” – William James (Answer in 150 words) – 10 marks Approach: Define attitude and its role in shaping human behaviour....

Those who in trouble untroubled are, Will trouble trouble itself.

Q3(a). "Those who in trouble untroubled are, Will trouble trouble itself." - Thiruvalluvar Approach: Begin by explaining Thiruvalluvar’s quote, highlighting the ethical virtue of equanimity and resilience. Discuss how calmness aids leadership, social harmony, and personal growth, citing thinkers like...

Keeping the national security in mind, examine the ethical dilemmas related to controversies over environmental clearance of development projects in ecologically sensitive border areas in the country.

Q.2.b. Keeping the national security in mind, examine the ethical dilemmas related to controversies over environmental clearance of development projects in ecologically sensitive border areas in the country. (10 Marks, 150 Words) Approach: Introduce the context by highlighting the dual...

Carl von Clausewitz once said, “War is a diplomacy by other means.” Critically analyse the above statement in the present context of contemporary geo-political conflict.

Q2(a). Carl von Clausewitz once said, “War is diplomacy by other means.” Critically analyse the above statement in the present context of contemporary geo-political conflict. (Answer in 150 words) – 10 marks. Approach: Introduce with the meaning of the quote...

Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment but a product of civil education and adherence of the rule of law.” Examine the significance of constitutional morality for public servant highlighting the role in promoting good governance and ensuring accountability in public administration.

Q.1(b) Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment but a product of civil education and adherence of the rule of law.” Examine the significance of constitutional morality for public servant highlighting the role in promoting good governance and ensuring accountability...

In the present digital age, social media has revolutionised our way of communication and interaction. However, it has raised several ethical issues and challenges. Describe the key ethical dilemmas in this regard.

Q1 (a). In the present digital age, social media has revolutionised our way of communication and interaction. However, it has raised several ethical issues and challenges. Describe the key ethical dilemmas in this regard. (10 Marks,150 Words) Approach: Introduce how...