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27-October-2023
Honesty and uprightness are the hallmarks of a civil servant. Civil servants possessing these qualities are considered as the backbone of any strong organization. In line of duty, they take various decisions, at times some become bonafide mistakes. As long as such decisions are not taken intentionally and do not benefit personally, the officer cannot be said to be guilty. Though such decisions may, at times, lead to unforeseen adverse consequences in the long-term. In the recent past, a few instances have surfaced wherein civil servants have been implicated for bonafide mistakes. They have often been prosecuted and even imprisoned. These instances have greatly rattled the moral fibre of the civil servants. How does this trend affect the functioning of the civil services? What measures can be taken to ensure that honest civil servants are not implicated for bonafide mistakes on their part? Justify your answer. (UPSC IAS Mains 2019 General Studies Paper – 4)
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27-October-2023
You are heading the rescue operations in an area affected by severe natural calamity. Thousands of people are rendered homeless and deprived of food, drinking water and other basic amenities. Rescue work has been disrupted by heavy rainfall and damage to supply routes. The local people are seething with anger against the delayed limited rescue operations. When your team reaches the affected area, the people there heckle and even assault some of the team members. One of pa-Ur team members is even severely injured. Faced with this crisis, some team members plead with you to call off the operations fearing threats to their life. In such trying circumstances, what will be your response? Examine the qualities of a public servant which will be required to manage the situation. (UPSC IAS Mains 2019 General Studies Paper – 4)
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27-October-2023
“Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in the character. When there is beauty in the character, there is harmony in the home. When there is harmony in the home, there is order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world.” — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. (UPSC IAS Mains 2019 General Studies Paper – 4)
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27-October-2023
“A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks he becomes.” — M.K. Gandhi (UPSC IAS Mains 2019 General Studies Paper – 4)
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27-October-2023
(a) "An unexamined life is not worth living" — Socrates (UPSC IAS Mains 2019 General Studies Paper – 4)
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26-October-2023
“Emotional Intelligence is the ability to make your emotions work for you instead of against you.” Do you agree with this view? Discuss. (UPSC IAS Mains 2019 General Studies Paper – 4)
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26-October-2023
What do you understand by probity in governance? Based on your understanding of the term, suggest measures for ensuring probity in government. (UPSC IAS Mains 2019 General Studies Paper – 4)
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26-October-2023
There is a view that the Officials Secrets Act is an obstacle to the implementation of RTI Act. Do you agree with the view? Discuss. (UPSC IAS Mains 2019 General Studies Paper – 4)
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25-October-2023
Explain the basic principles of citizens charter movement and bring out its importance. (UPSC IAS Mains 2019 General Studies Paper – 4)
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