GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

It is imperative for a country like India, that code of ethics should be implemented for civil servants on social media platforms as well. Discuss.

Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2019–2022

Codes of Ethics and ConductCivil Service ValuesImpartiality and ObjectivityTechnology and EthicsTransparency and InformationWork Culture

Syllabus: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.

How toppers approached it

From all 13 answers · about 180 words · 15% drew a diagram.

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  • A definition46%
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Body

  • Points69%
  • Points and prose31%

Close

  • A way forward38%
  • No separate close31%
  • A summary23%
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The toppers’ answers

Shubham KumarAIR 1 · CSE 2020 · 115 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

None written.

Body · points

Diagram
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Code of Ethics is broad values and principles which act as guiding path for a civil servant.

Social Media platforms are now being used by all.

(1) Sometimes it has been misused by civil servants.

(2) To disapprove of govt. or support any political party.

Need

  1. Civil servants are role models thus their actions have far reaching consequences.

  2. Personal life & public life should be separate. But civil servant is first a public servant => He/she needs to work for society.

  3. Civil servants needs to work like a change agent & not contributing in spreading fake news & hatred.

Close · a source

Thus CoE needs to be implemented as suggested by ARC 2 report also.

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