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Max Webar said that it is not wise to apply to public administration the sort of moral and ethical norms we apply to matters of personal conscience. It is important to realize that the state bureaucracy might possess its own independent bureaucratic morality.” Critically analyse this statement( UPSC 2016 ) (Answer in 150 words 10 […]

Without commonly shared and widely entrenched moral values and obligations, neither the law, nor democratic government, nor even the market economy will function properly. What do you understand by this statement? Explain with illustration in the contemporary times ( UPSC 2017 ) (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker)

GS IV- Ethics in Public Administration, RTI, Probity in Governance   Q1. How is the concept of “conflict of interest” to be understood, and through what mechanisms can such conflicts be effectively addressed or mitigated within public service? (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker)   Q2. Why is a Citizens’ Charter not the final goal

How is the concept of “conflict of interest” to be understood, and through what mechanisms can such conflicts be effectively addressed or mitigated within public service? (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker)

Why is a Citizens’ Charter not the final goal of governance, but only a tool to achieve better public service delivery? Explain. (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker)

Codes of conduct define acceptable behaviour, but embedding values into employees’ mindset leads to a stronger ethical culture. Elaborate. (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker)

GS IV- Ethics in Public Administration, RTI, Probity in Governance   Q1. “Although utilitarianism remains a highly influential ethical theory, it has been subjected to several significant criticisms. Examine  (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker)   Q2. What types of ethical dilemmas do Indian civil servants encounter in their work, and what essential approaches can they

“Although utilitarianism remains a highly influential ethical theory, it has been subjected to several significant criticisms. Examine  (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker)

What types of ethical dilemmas do Indian civil servants encounter in their work, and what essential approaches can they use to effectively resolve these dilemmas? (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker)

Explain different aspects of the ‘right conduct’ taught by Mahavira to attain a life full of happiness and content (Answer in 150 words 10 Marker)