AIR 13 · CSE 2019 · GS4 · 50 pages

Raunak Agarwal: GS4 answer copy

15 answers by Raunak Agarwal, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1(a)"I have learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not who does not feel afraid, but who conquers that fear." - Mandela.
  2. Q1(b)"Not everybody can be famous, but everybody can be great because greatness is determined by service"- Martin Luther King.10 marks
  3. Q2(a)Impersonal management, a feature of Weberian bureaucracy, develops over time into indifference, especially with weaker sections. Critically discuss.10 marks
  4. Q2(b)In pursuit of political power, means are often compromised that leads to competitive reliance on unethical practices resulting in erosion of public trust. Discuss.10 marks
  5. Q3(a)Identify the issues that have created barriers to a responsive grievance redressal mechanism.10 marks
  6. Q3(b)What steps should be taken by the govt for increasing effectiveness of grievance redressal mechanism?10 marks
  7. Q4(a)Citizen charter can be both a stimulus and a means for government to raise the standards of public service delivery. Discuss.10 marks
  8. Q4(b)Attitude and behaviour are so closely interwoven that a change in one inevitably influences the other. Explain with examples.10 marks
  9. Q5(a)Emotional Intelligence is an important parameter as one aspires to move up the ladder in a competitive environment. Discuss (10).10 marks
  10. Q5(b)Ethics in international relations has the potential to cater to the diplomatic challenges of 21st century. Examine.10 marks
  11. Q6It takes more than a corporate governance policy to inspire ethical behaviour in and truly sustain a truly ethical workplace. Discuss.10 marks
  12. Q7Compassion should never be considered a weakness, but rather as an essential element for providing a congenial administrative working environment. Discuss10 marks
  13. Q8Do you think there has been a convergence of values between public and private sector in the wake of increasing role of private sector in public service delivery?10 marks
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  15. Q10(a)Reasons behind low building of toilets

The answers

Question 1(a) · 185 words written

"I have learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not who does not feel afraid, but who conquers that fear." - Mandela.

Opening · a recent event

The above quote by Nelson Mandela was uttered by him during an interview about his unwavering commitment and courage towards Anti-Apartheid Movement.

Body · points

→ Fear is inherent in human nature and a little amount of fear keeps the constant practice on for a goal.

→ However, to utilise the fear and channelise towards productive output is what entail the supreme heroic trait of courage.

eg. The Mission Mangalyaan by ISRO had loads of fear and scepticism about success. But courageous commitment made us successful.

→ Swami Vivekananda also exemplified that courage is an essential element to attain success in challenging situations. Arise, awake and stop not till the goal is achieved is his mantra for Karmayoga.

→ Rabindranath Tagore in 'Gitanjali' underscore 'where the mind is without fear and the head is held high' to permeate courage among the disheartened youth.

→ Even for a public servant the moral courage to uphold ethics and 'Swadharma' inspite of coercive corruption is what is necessary - eg: Ashok Khemka : Kiran Bedi (Crane Bedi).

Close · a summary

Thus, courage as a trait is essential to attain self satisfying and actualization results.