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Aptitude and Foundational Values for Civil Service

11 questions

2024

  1. 2024 · GS4 · 10 marksThe soul of the new law, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is Justice, Equality and Impartiality based on Indian culture and ethos. Discuss this in the light of major shift from a doctrine of punishment to justice in the present judicial system.

2022

  1. 2022 · GS4 · 10 marksApart 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.
  2. 2022 · GS4 · 10 marksWrite short notes on the following in 30 words each: (i) Constitutional morality (ii) Conflict of interest (iii) Probity in public life (iv) Challenges of digitalization (v) Devotion to duty

2021

  1. 2021 · GS4 · 10 marks“Integrity is a value that empowers the human being”. Justify with suitable illustration.
  2. 2021 · GS4 · 10 marksShould impartial and being non-partisan be considered indispensable qualities to make a successful civil servant? Discuss with illustrations.

2018

  1. 2018 · GS4 · 10 marks“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.

2017

  1. 2017 · GS4 · 10 marksOne of the tests of integrity is complete refusal to be compromised. Explain with reference to a real life example.
  2. 2017 · GS4 · 10 marksExamine the relevance of the following in the context of civil service: (150 words) (a) Transparency (b) Accountability (c) Fairness and justice (d) Courage of conviction (e) Spirit of services

2016

  1. 2016 · GS4 · 10 marksWhy should impartiality and non-partisanship be considered as foundational values in public services, especially in the present day socio-political context? Illustrate your answer with examples.

2014

  1. 2014 · GS4 · 10 marks“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 modern day context.

2013

  1. 2013 · GS4 · 15 marksWhat 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