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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.
Global warming and climate change are the outcomes of human greed in the name of development, indicating the direction in which extinction of organism including human being is heading towards loss of life on Earth. how do you put an end to this to protect life and being equilibrium between society and environment?
“International aid is an accepted form of helping ‘resource-challenged’ nations. Comment on ethics in contemporary international aid. Support your answer with suitable examples.”
“It is not enough to talk about peace, one must believe in it; and it is not enough to believe in it, one must act upon it.” In the present context, the major weapon industries of the developed nations are adversely influencing continuation of number of wars for their own self-interest, all around the world. What are the ethical considerations of powerful nations in today’s international arena to stop continuation of ongoing conflicts?
Wisdom lies in knowing what to reckon with and what to overlook. An officer being engrossed with the periphery, ignoring the core issues before him, is no rare in the bureaucracy. Do you agree that such preoccupation of an administrator leads to travesty of justice to the cause of effective service delivery and good governance? Critically evaluate.
In contemporary world, corporate sector’s contribution in generating wealth and employment is increasing. In doing so, they are bringing unprecedented onslaught on the climate, environmental sustainability and living conditions of human beings. In this background, do you find that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is efficient and sufficient enough to fulfill the social role and responsibilities needed in the corporate world for which the CSR is mandated? Critically examine.
Given below is a quotation of great thinker. What do each of these quotations convey to you in the present context? (a). “In law, a man is guilty when he violates the rights of others. In ethics, he is guilty if he only thinks of doing so.” – Immanuel Kant.
Given below is a quotation of great thinker. What do each of these quotations convey to you in the present context? (a) Those who are in trouble untroubled are, Will trouble trouble itself.” Thiruvalluvar [2025]
“A system of morality which is based on relative emotional values is a mere illusion. A thoroughly vulgar conception which has nothing sound in it and nothing true.”–Socrates
“The application of Artificial Intelligence as a dependable source of input for administrative rational decision-making is a debatable issue.” Critically examine the statement from the ethical point of view.
“In the case of a crisis of conscience, does emotional intelligence help to overcome the same without compromising the ethical or moral stand that you are likely to follow? Critically examine.”
“Mindless addiction to Form, ignoring the Substance of the matter, results in rendering injustice. A perceptive civil servant is one who ignores such literalness and carries out true intent.” Examine the statement with suitable illustrations. (2024)
Write short notes on the following. (i) Constitutional Morality (ii) Conflict of Interest (iii) Probity in Public Life (iv) Devotion to Duty
Apart from intellectual competency and moral qualities, empathy and compassion are some of the other vital attributes that facilitate the civil servants to be more competent in tackling the crucial issues or taking critical decisions. Explain with suitable illustrations.(2022)
“The Rules and Regulations provided to all the civil servants are the same, yet there is a difference in the performance. Positive minded officers are able to interpret the Rules and Regulations in favour of the case and achieve success, whereas negative minded officers are unable to achieve goals by interpreting the same Rules and Regulations against the case.” Discuss with illustrations.
“Attitude is an important component that goes as input in the development of humans. How to build a suitable attitude needed for a public servant?”
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.
“Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment but a product of civil education and adherence to the rule of law.” Examine the significance of constitutional morality for public servants, highlighting its role in promoting good governance and ensuring accountability in public administration.
“The concept of Just and Unjust is contextual. What was just a year back, may turn out to be unjust in today’s context. Changing context should be constantly under scrutiny to prevent miscarriage of justice.” Examine the above statement with suitable examples.