GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

Explain what you understand by the following values and discuss their importance for civil services:

Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2019–2023

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.

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From 5 of the 6 answers · about 90 words.

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The toppers’ answers

Vishakha YadavAIR 6 · CSE 2019 · 85 wordsTheir whole copy

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The competence or a skill that is expected of a professional person in his workplace is called the professionalism.

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Conducting the work place relations without any biasness, laxity or impersonal behaviour is characterstic of the professionalism. The professional ethics of an actor such as Amitabh to reach on time on sets is one expample. Playing on field without any ill will or personal rivalries by sportsperson like Sachin is also professionalism.

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The impartial impersonal conduct of a civil servant in home district is also professionalism.

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