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  • APTITUDE AND FOUNDATIONAL VALUES

    • Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service
      • What do you understand by the following terms? Point out their specific relevance in public service. 1. Intellectual integrity, 2. Empathy, 3. Perseverance, 4. Spirit of service, 5. Commitment.
      • Indicate two more attributes which you consider very important for public servants. Justify your answer.
      • What do you understand by the following terms in the context of public service? 1. Integrity, 2. Perseverance, 3. Spirit of service, 4. Commitment, 5. Courage of conviction.
      • Indicate two more attributes which you consider important for public service. Justify your answer.
      • “Social values are more important than economic values”. Discuss the above statement with examples in the context of inclusive growth of a nation.
      • 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.
      • State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil services and bring out their importance.
      • What are the basic principles of public life? Illustrate any three with suitable examples.
      • Identify five ethical traits on which one can plot the performance of a civil servant. Justify their inclusion in the matrix.
      • Identify ten essential values that are needed to be an effective public servant. Describe the ways and means to prevent non-ethical behaviour in the public servants.
      • 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.
      • "Corruption is the manifestation of the failure of core values in the society." In your opinion, what measures can be adopted to uplift the core values in the society?
      • 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.
      • "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.
    • Integrity
      • “Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, but knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful.” What do you understand by this statement? Explain your stand with illustrations from the modern context.
      • 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 do not have the first, the other two will kill you.” - Warren Buffett. What do you understand by this statement in the present-day scenario? Explain.
      • “Integrity is a value that empowers the human being.” Justify with suitable illustration.
      • The Doctrine of Democratic Governance makes it necessary that the public perception of the integrity and commitment of civil servants becomes absolutely positive. Discuss.
    • Impartiality and non-partisanship
      • Why should impartiality and non-partnership be considered as foundational values in public services, especially in the present day socio-political context? Illustrate your answer with examples.
      • Should impartial and being non-partisan be considered as indispensable qualities to make a successful civil servant? Discuss with illustrations.
    • "Mindless addiction to Form, ignoring the Substance of the matter, results in rendering of injustice. A perceptive civil servant is one who ignores such literalness and carries out true intent." Examine the above statement with suitable illustrations.
    • Dedication to public service
      • In the context of defense services, ‘patriotism’ demands readiness to even lay down one’s life in protecting the nation. According to you, what does patriotism imply in everyday civil life? Explain with illustrations and justify your answer.
      • Write short notes in 30 words: Devotion to duty.
      • "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.
    • Empathy, Tolerance and Compassion towards the weaker sections
      • What does the following quotation mean to you in the present context? “Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.” - Mahatma Gandhi
      • Apart from intellectual competency and moral qualities, empathy and compassion are some of the other vital attributes that facilitate civil servants to be more competent in tackling crucial issues or taking critical decisions. Explain with suitable illustrations.
  1. PYQs and Practice Questions
  2. UPSC IAS (CSE)
  3. UPSC Mains
  4. ETHICS, INTEGRITY, AND APTITUDE
  5. APTITUDE AND FOUNDATIONAL VALUES
  6. Impartiality and non-partisanship

Why should impartiality and non-partnership be considered as foundational values in public services, especially in the present day socio-political context? Illustrate your answer with examples. (UPSC 2016, 10 Marks, )

वर्तमान सामाजिक-राजनीतिक संदर्भ में सार्वजनिक सेवाओं में निष्पक्षता और गैर-भागीदारी को मौलिक मूल्य क्यों माना जाना चाहिए? अपने उत्तर को उदाहरणों के साथ स्पष्ट करें
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Introduction

In the present socio-political context, impartiality and non-partisanship are critical values for maintaining trust and effectiveness in public services.

These values ensure fair and unbiased governance, which is essential for a functioning democracy.

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Should impartial and being non-partisan be considered as indispensable qualities to make a successful civil servant? Discuss with illustrations. (UPSC 2021, 10 Marks, )

क्या निष्पक्ष और गैर-पक्षपाती होना एक सफल सिविल सेवक के लिए अनिवार्य गुण माना जाना चाहिए? उदाहरणों के साथ चर्चा करें
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Introduction

Civil servants play a crucial role in government administration.

As per me, impartiality and non-partisanship are often seen as indispensable and essential qualities for a successful civil servant.

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