UPSC Mains 2020 · GS IV · Q1(a) · 10 marks · 150 words

Discuss the role of ethics and values in enhancing the following three major components of Comprehensive National Power (CNP) viz. human capital, soft power (culture and policies) and social harmony.

हिन्दी में

व्यापक राष्ट्रीय शक्ति (सी.एन.पी.) के तीन मुख्य घटकों जैसे मानवीय पूँजी, मृदु शक्ति (संस्कृति और नीतियां) तथा सामाजिक सद्भाव की अभिवृद्धि में नीति-शास्त्र और मूल्यों की भूमिका का विवेचन कीजिए ।

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Toppers wrote this one in a test series: “Discuss the role of ethics and values in turning India into a 5 trillion-dollar economy.”

Ayan JainAIR 16 · CSE 2023 · 147 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening

Indian culture has always put values and virtue over prosperity and materialism. However, there is also a convergence between them.

Body · points

Role of Ethics and Values

  1. People who are patriotic will put national growth above own selfish interests.

  2. Punctuality, Efficiency will enhance individual output.

  3. Ethical governance will ensure each individual can contribute to full potential.

  4. Corporate governance can hugely increase material growth of a firm.

  5. Synergy and goodwill in society will reduce competition and have multiplier effects.

  6. Corporate Social Responsibility will be channeled to create jobs and boost economy.

  7. Corruption and misappropriation of funds will be reduced.

  8. Compassionate people will feel a drive to uplift poor, thus enhancing growth.

  9. Selflessness will ensure people help each other and share best practices etc.

Close · a summary

Ethics and values will not only boost journey to $5 trillion but also ensure a more Inclusive economy.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Main) Examination 2020, General Studies Paper IV, Q1(a). The paper on upsc.gov.in. Themes and links to toppers’ answers are by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.