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Human Values
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"The State took taxes from the people only to ensure their prosperity in return like the sun takes moisture from the earth only to give it back in thousandfold measure." Kalidasa. Explain the Indian concept of "giving it back" and its relevance as a guiding value for civil servants.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Dedication to Public ServiceProbity in Governance
A. "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.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values
The Indian education system suffers from many ills. One of the major issues is the focus on 'rote learning', which has been the staple of the Indian education system for many years. While many Indians have attained success despite this system, simply being able to recall information is not enough in today's world when that information is instantly available to anyone on a mobile phone. A survey of 200 Indian and foreign companies found that only 14% of Indian graduates were prepared for the workforce, largely because most graduates were unable to apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems. In this context, answer the following questions: (a) What are the consequences of 'rote learning' on the educational development of young students in the country? (b) Suggest measures that can be taken to address this issue.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
Explain the meaning of the following quotations and discuss their contemporary relevance. "To tolerate is purely an act of the mind. That is the essence of virtue. To tolerate is a strength."
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2022–2025
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
"If you cry because the sun has gone out of your life, your tears will prevent you from seeing the stars."-Rabindranath Tagore
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Human ValuesIndian Thinkers
"Ideas are the cornerstone of a strong public service framework globally." In the context of this statement, discuss the ideas of a philosopher whose ideas you believe are most pertinent to the civil services in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Indian ThinkersCivil Service Values
A. “There is only one responsibility of business, namely to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase profits.” Do you think corporations, by indulging in social responsibilities, are compromising their core resource utilisation and production responsibility by diverting resources into unproductive social endeavours?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Corporate GovernanceCivil Service Values
"Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time." – Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
“A sense of duty is useful in work, but offensive in personal relations.” Russell
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Ethics in Private and Public LifeDimensions of Ethics
“Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws.” Plato
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
World ThinkersDimensions of Ethics
"Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievement of one's values." - Ayn Rand.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Human ValuesWorld Thinkers
"To tolerate is purely an act of the mind. That is the essence of virtue. To tolerate is a strength."
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2021–2024
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
Critically evaluate the role of family and educational institutions in shaping ethical values among civil servants.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
The influence of ethical principles on shaping socially responsible behavior is widely acknowledged. How do ethical values facilitate individuals in cultivating a proactive and constructive attitude towards fulfilling their social responsibilities? Can the subjective nature of ethical principles lead to divergent attitudes regarding social responsibility?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Dimensions of EthicsAttitude
B. "I am a Moslem; I am a Hindu; I am a Christian; I am a Jew." Mahatma Gandhi. What did Mahatma Gandhi mean by the above statement? Some philosophers have argued that religion is harmful to the moral life, whereas others have claimed that it is necessary to it. Explain your position on the relationship between religion and morality.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Indian ThinkersDimensions of Ethics
Educational institutions play a significant role in instilling ethical values among students. In this context, state the importance of promoting extra-curricular activities in educational institutions.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
Maintaining traditional bonds and familial relationships in an increasingly globalized world requires personal relationships to be governed by ethical principles. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Ethics in Private and Public LifeFamily, Society and Education
What do each of the following quotations mean to you? (a) "The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts."- Marcus Aurelius
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values
"Wars begin in the minds of men, and in those minds, love and compassion would have built the defences of peace."
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values
Discuss the contributions of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to the idea of social justice in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value. Albert Einstein
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
The transgender community has been a part of India's social set up since the very beginning but never recognized as a reputable part of the society. 'Hijra' is a term traditionally used in India for transgender women who were born male. The role and value of this community in accordance with the sacred Hindu texts condenses to the performance of blessings at marriage and birth ceremonies for good fortune. With the advent of the British Raj in the 19th century, the acts of "cross-dressing" were registered as a criminal offence and if such offences were committed repeatedly, imprisonment followed. Thus, began the criminalization of hijras. Today, although legally supported and socially empowered as compared to earlier times, hijras are still subject to transphobic discrimination-associated violence, poverty, and segregation. In light of the above, answer the following: (a) Identify the challenges faced by transgenders during the different stages of their life. (b) Discuss the reasons for the continuing discrimination against trangenders in India despite several initiatives for their upliftment in recent times.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Empathy and CompassionDimensions of Ethics
Given below are quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. Bring out what they mean to you in the present context: Intolerance is itself a form of violence and an obstacle to the growth of a true democratic spirit. Mahatma Gandhi
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
Through their actions, interactions, and teachings, schools have the power to mold the moral compass of the next generation. In this perspective, discuss the significance of value-based education in preparing the youth to address the contemporary challenges of society.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values