Ethics, integrity and aptitude

Denying complete information on security and official secrecy purpose

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Transparency and InformationEthical Dilemmas in Government

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men - Confucius

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World ThinkersHuman Values

You are posted as Block Development officer in a backward block. Your primary responsibility is to ensure disbursement of social security benefits like pensions, scholarships etc. to all eligible beneficiaries. In order to bring transparency and accountability, the government has released a new app where biometrics of beneficiaries are captured while disbursing the benefits. One day a widowed tribal woman affected by leprosy approaches you and pleads for justice. Since she is affected by leprosy her skin has been damaged physiologically and fingerprints have become dysfunctional. Consequently, she is unable to prove her biometric identity to avail pension. Since proving the biometric identity is mandatory as per the existing rules, local authorities have denied her the benefits. a. What are the options available to you? b. Evaluate their merits and demerits. c. Which option do you choose and why?

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Rules versus CompassionEmpathy and Compassion

Transparency and citizen participation are important mechanisms for promoting public ethics and accountability in governance. Elucidate.

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Probity in GovernanceAccountability and Ethical Governance

The Citizens' Charters initiative was a response to the quest for solving the problems, which a citizen encountered, day in and day out, while dealing with the organisations providing public services. But the introduction and implementation of Citizens' Charters in the government of India has been difficult due to the old bureaucratic set up and the rigid attitudes of the work force. Discuss the major obstacles that have been encountered in the Citizens' Charter initiative.

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Citizens ChartersCivil Service Values

What does this quote mean to you? (a) "Determination is the power that sees us through all our frustrations and obstacles. It helps us in building our willpower which is the very basis of success." - APJ Abdul Kalam [10M]

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Human ValuesIndian Thinkers

Gandhiji's Nai Talim focused on an education system that brings about synchronisation in our thoughts, beliefs and actions. In present scenario of alleged NEET scam, poor learning outcomes & overall declining moral fabric of society, our education institutions need an overhaul.

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Family, Society and EducationHuman Values

Explain the ethos and philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'.

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Indian Thinkers

"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."- Aristotle.

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World ThinkersHuman Values

"It is wrong to assume that ethical decisions are, can or should be purely rational and principled. Human feelings are an inseparable part of our ethical life." In what way do feelings impact our ethical decisions? Illustrate with examples. B. What do you understand by ethics management? Can public officials manage ethics in the work place in a manner similar to managing budgets, policies and people? Do you think adopting codes of ethics and conduct is sufficient enough for managing ethics in the workplace or something more is needed? Discuss.

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Ethical TheoriesCodes of Ethics and Conduct

Persuasion can often achieve what coercion cannot. In this context, evaluate the significance of persuasion for heralding social transformations.

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Social Influence and PersuasionAttitude

What do you understand by the following terms in the context of public service?

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Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentConflict of Interest