GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

It is the 'spirit of service' that motivates a public servant to serve the country's interests and address people's issues. Discuss.

Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021

Dedication to Public ServiceCivil Service ValuesEmpathy and CompassionIndian Thinkers

Syllabus: Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service, integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker-sections.

How toppers approached it

From all 8 answers · about 160 words · 13% drew a diagram.

Opening

  • A definition75%
  • A constitutional or legal provision13%
  • No separate opening13%

Body

  • Points75%
  • Points and prose13%
  • Continuous prose13%

Close

  • A way forward50%
  • No separate close38%
  • A summary13%

The toppers’ answers

Gamini SinglaAIR 3 · CSE 2021 · 144 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening

Second Administrative Reforms commission report clearly lays out the devotion to duty, dedication to public service as essential values among public servants.

Body · points and prose

Diagram
- Spirit of service - Empathy towards vulnerables - Kindness and love for humanity - Altruism and selflessness

→ Motivation and inspiration towards public good

eg TN Sheshan used his power as Election commissioner, to serve people because of strong sense of 'spirit of service'.

Serving the country's interest

a) Fundamental duty - enshrined in Article 51-A, to safeguard sovereignty and integrity of nation

b) Prioritsing the country over yourself eg soldiers at the border sacrifice their lives to protect security of nation

Address people's issues

  1. Listening to their grievances
  2. working hard to solve their issues eg Rajendra Bhat - civil servant in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district during covid
  3. Innovative solutions, due to strong sense of service eg Armstrong Pame's road construction

Close · a way forward

Public servants must abide by code of ethics and conduct and prioritise their duty to serve.

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