Mains 2021 • GS-IV • Q.1

Mains • GS-IV • 2021 • Q.1

GS-IV

(a) Identify five ethical traits on which one can plot the performance of a civil servant. Justify their inclusion in the matrix. (b) Identify ten essential values that are needed to be an effective public servant. Describe the ways and means to prevent non-ethical behaviour in the public servants.

2021 Mains • GS-IV

Q.2

Syllabus Connection

Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance. (GS-IV)

NCERT Connection

Ch.4: Culture and Socialisation

Sociology • Class 11 • Introducing Sociology

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