Dedication to Public Service

You are posted as a District Magistrate in a Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected district. The district has witnessed many instances of violence by the naxalites in the past. It has been observed that instances of violence increase as the elections approach. You, as a Returning Officer, are responsible for the smooth conduct of elections. Soon after the announcement of elections, the naxalites gave a call for their boycott and have been threatening people to stay away from them. The people of the district are eager to exercise their voting rights but are scared of the impending acts of violence. Further, with threat to their lives and a low expected turnout, the other electoral officers are also reluctant to go to these areas. In this context, answer the following: (a) Identify the civil service values that are crucial for working in such adversities. (b) Suggest a plan of action to ensure the conduct of free and fair elections in such a situation.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 13 toppers · CSE 2019–2022

Crisis Decision MakingCivil Service Values

Highlighting the attributes of leadership, analyse why it is important for a civil servant.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 12 toppers · CSE 2019–2022

Aptitude for Civil ServiceCivil Service Values

You are the Chairman of a Committee, constituted by the government, to suggest measures to improve the quality of education in state-run schools. In view of the increasing dropout rate and the widening gap between students' learning ability in state-run and private schools, answer the following questions: (a) Examine the role of government in the education sector, especially providing primary and secondary education through state-run schools. (b) Identify the principles and values that would guide your recommendations in this regard. (c) Suggest some ways in which quality of education in state-run schools can be improved.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 12 toppers · CSE 2019–2022

Civil Service ValuesQuality of Service Delivery

The life of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam presents a broad range of lessons and virtues to be learnt by public servants in India. Discuss.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021

Human ValuesDedication to Public Service

Ethos, ethics, equity and efficiency are key criteria on the basis of which the competency of civil servants should be judged. Analyse.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2019–2021

Civil Service ValuesAptitude for Civil Service

Given below are quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. Bring out what they mean to you in the present context: (a) The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. Mahatma Gandhi

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2021

Indian ThinkersHuman Values

The life of Dr. Kalam presents a broad range of lessons & virtues to be learnt by public servants in India. Discuss.

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020

Human ValuesCivil Service Values

The excluded and marginalised section of society are worst hit by globalisation. Take the case of Particularly vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) like Sentinelese of Andaman and Nicobar islands; their population has reduced drastically and they are facing various other problems as well. In this context answer the following questions: (a) What are the challenges faced by PVTGs due to globalisation (b) If you are posted as a development officer in such an area, what will be your priorities to reduce their vulnerabilities and ensure welfare?

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020

Empathy and CompassionDedication to Public Service