GS4 · 10 marks · 30 words

Write short notes on the following in 30 words each : Dedication to public service Non-partisanship in civil service

Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2024

Dedication to Public ServiceImpartiality and ObjectivityAptitude for Civil ServiceCivil Service Values

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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The toppers’ answers

Aditya SrivastavaAIR 1 · CSE 2023 · 114 wordsTheir whole copy

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(i) Dedication to public service It is the quality of passionate commitment to service.

  • Need -> difficulty of being good, go extra mile for welfare
  • Eg -> Lakshmi Krishna (IAS) -> Mission Bongaigaon
  • Innovate -> Eg -> E Sreedharan metro station built in 3 months.

(ii) Non-partisanship in civil service Quality of not being specifically associated with particular group/party

  • Need -> uphold trust of political boss for scheme implementation, trust of public in benefits irrespective of voting pattern

(iii) Objectivity in decision-making Quality of rational evidence based decision irrespective of personal biases.

  • Need -> for ensuring due process
  • Eg -> beneficiary identification, upholding chain of accountability to rules.

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