B. The domain of governance is ridden with uncertainties, ambiguities and paradoxes and this can at times lead to timidity and withdrawal among public administrators. Discuss the relevance of inner courage for overcoming and coping with ambiguities.

Uncertainties, ambiguities & paradoxes in domain of governance -

1. Conflicting interests leading to crisis of conscience eg. development vs displacement challenge
2. Emerging challenges like - cybercrime, cancel culture, global turbulence etc.
3. Clashing societal interests - eg. issues of vote-bank politics

These challenges may lead to timidity and withdrawal from developmental process.

Relevance of courage

1. provide inner strength to cope with these challenges - eg. Md Yunus (Nobel Laureate) - Grameen Bank initiative despite challenges. (2) courage to face consequences eg. transfer, personal growth hindrance etc. (3) Responsibility of one's actions eg. admitting mistakes & amending ways. (4) Courage to listen to differing views ie. tolerance - help in dealing uncertainties & ambiguities. (5) Courage to speak against wrongdoers eg. whistleblowers (6) adherence to one's duty in face of hard times -