Impartiality and Objectivity

Ensuring that government decisions are not influenced by public officials' private interests is a growing concern. Discuss in the context of India. Also enumerate the core principles reflected by OECD guidelines for managing conflict of interest in the public sector.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 19 toppers · CSE 2017–2020

Conflict of InterestProbity in Governance

Discuss, with examples, the significance of principles of public life as recommended by Nolan committee. Why are these principles considered as an essential set of expectations from public servants?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 18 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

Civil Service ValuesAccountability and Ethical Governance

What do you mean by 'anonymity in the civil services'? Explain why anonymity and neutrality are considered as important traits for civil servants.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2016–2019

Civil Service ValuesImpartiality and Objectivity

Explain the significance of the following in the context of civil service: 10 (iii) Strength of character

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2020

Aptitude for Civil ServiceCivil Service Values

What are the ethical principles that should form the basis of the system permitting organ donation and allocation? Also discuss the importance of regulation for the success of any organ transplant program.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2019

Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentDimensions of Ethics

Value of compassion towards the weak extends the limits of operations of a public servant by introducing flexibility but dilutes the principle of objectivity. Discuss. If a conflict arises between the value of compassion and principle of objectivity, how will you deal with it as a public servant?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2016–2018

Empathy and CompassionImpartiality and Objectivity

There is an entrenched perception in our country that the police is biased against the minority community. Why does such a perception exist? Suggest steps to bridge the police community gap.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2018

Impartiality and ObjectivityCivil Service Values

Who are the key stakeholders you would involve as part of the consultation process? (b) What are the principles that you would consider while giving your recommendations to the government? Also, provide an outline of a solution that you deem appropriate in the prevailing context.

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018

Civil Service ValuesEthical Dilemmas in Government

A renowned and critically acclaimed producer-director has come up with a new movie based on retelling of the freedom movement. The trailer of this project depicts prominent freedom fighters and various aspects of their personalities. It is a project that involves substantial sums of money and has taken collaborative efforts of 3 years. However, certain political and social activists have objected to what they perceived as negative portrayal of some freedom fighters. As such, they have opposed the release of this movie and issued threats with serious consequences. This has come in the context of increase in the number of instances involving many groups issuing threats against one or the other movie. In such a context you have been designated as the head of a special committee with the broad responsibility of reviewing the film certification process in general as well as the checking the historical accuracy of the events depicted in this particular movie. 20 (a) Who are the key stakeholders you would involve as part of the consultation process? (b) What are the principles that you would consider while giving your recommendations to the government? Also, provide an outline of a solution that you deem appropriate in the prevailing context.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018

Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentImpartiality and Objectivity

What are the ethical obligations of a civil servant? Discuss with suitable examples.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018

Civil Service ValuesDedication to Public Service

Explain the significance of the following in the context of civil service: (iii) Strength of character

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2018–2019

Aptitude for Civil ServiceImpartiality and Objectivity