Category: GS 4

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Day 5 – Q.2. “Emotional Intelligence is increasingly considered more crucial than IQ for long-term success in public service, though both are important.” Discuss this statement with suitable examples. (150 words, 10 Marks)
Day 5 – Q.1. What are the components of emotional intelligence? How can it help civil servants in maintaining probity in governance? (150 words, 10 Marks)
Day 4 – Q.5. In light of recent efforts by public institutions to include transgender persons in welfare schemes and administrative roles, examine how tolerance and compassion can transform governance outcomes for marginalized communities. (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 4 – Q.2. As governments increasingly adopt AI-based tools in decision-making processes, objectivity is both amplified and challenged. Analyse the impact of AI on objectivity in ensuring ethical governance. (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 4 – Q.3. “Empathy is the bridge between policy and its human impact.” How can civil servants balance administrative efficiency with compassion for marginalized groups? (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 4 – Q.4. Dedication to public service goes beyond duty; it demands personal sacrifice and initiative. Evaluate this statement by citing examples of civil servants who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to public service. (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 4 – Q.1. “A civil servant’s commitment to constitutional morality must outweigh political loyalty.” Critically examine this statement in the context of rising politicization of bureaucracy. (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 3 – Q.3. Differentiate between aptitude and moral competence. In the context of public service, evaluate which one plays a more decisive role in ensuring ethical and effective governance. (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 3 – Q.2. In the era of digital technologies, persuasion has evolved into a highly sophisticated and pervasive tool. Analyse how social influence operates in the digital age, especially its role in shaping public opinion, political behaviour, and social norms. (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 3 – Q.5. “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” Discuss the role of integrity in governance in light of this statement. (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 3 – Q.1. “In contemporary politics, identity often overrides ideology as the primary driver of political attitudes.” Discuss. (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 3 – Q.4. Identify eight essential values that are needed to be an effective public servant. Describe the ways and means to prevent non-ethical behavior in the public servants. (150 words,10 marks)
Day 2 – Q.4. In the digital age, how do social media and internet platforms shape public attitudes, and what ethical challenges arise from their influence? Suggest measures to promote positive and responsible behaviour through these platforms. (150 words , 10 marks)
Day 2 – Q.5. “Attitude shapes our behaviour”. In this context, examine the relationship between attitude and behaviour. What factors can lead to divergence between them? (150 words , 10 marks)
Day 2 – Q.3. A positive attitude is an essential characteristic of a civil servant who is often required to function under extreme stress. What contributes to a positive attitude in a person? (150 words , 10 marks)
Day 2 – Q.2. “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” In this context, discuss how educational institutions today can go beyond rote learning to shape values, critical thinking, and ethical attitudes among students. Support your answer with recent examples. (150 words , 10 marks)
Day 2 – Q.1. “There is no school equal to a decent home and no teacher equal to a virtuous parent.”In light of this statement, examine the role of family in shaping values and attitudes in an individual. How can parenting in the modern era balance tradition and change to inculcate ethical behaviour in children? (150 words , 10 marks)
Day 1 – Q.5. “My life is my message.” – Mahatma Gandhi. In the context of ethical leadership, what lessons can be drawn from the life of Gandhi in aligning personal conduct with public duty?
Day 1 – Q.4. “In the age of procedural governance and institutional detachment, human values remain the silent architects of ethical public action.” Discuss the ethical indispensability of human values in shaping administrative decision-making.
Day 1 – Q.3. “The intersection of public service and private interests often creates ethical dilemmas.” Examine the challenges in maintaining ethical governance when public officials engage with private entities.

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