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Mission Karmayogi is aiming for maintaining a very high standard of conduct and behavior to ensure efficiency for serving citizens and in turn developing oneself. How will this scheme empower the civil servants in enhancing productive efficiency and delivering the services at the grassroots level? (150 words)

Mission Karmayogi, launched in 2020, is a capacity-building program designed to enhance the skills, efficiency, and ethical conduct of Indian civil servants. It aims to…

“In Indian culture and value system, an equal opportunity has been provided irrespective of gender identity. The number of women in public service has been steadily increasing over the years.” Examine the gender-specific challenges faced by female public servants and suggest suitable measures to increase their efficiency in discharging their duties and maintaining high standards of probity. (150 words)

Indian culture values gender equality, yet female public servants face unique challenges despite increasing representation in public service. Gender-Specific Challenges Faced by Female Public Servants:…

The soul of the new law, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), is Justice, Equality, and Impartiality based on Indian culture and ethos. Discuss this in the light of a major shift from a doctrine of punishment to justice in the present judicial system. (150 words)

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 reflects Indian values by emphasizing justice, equality, and impartiality. It shifts from colonial punitive laws towards an inclusive, reformative,…

The ‘Code of Conduct’ and ‘Code of Ethics’ are the sources of guidance in public administration. There is a code of conduct already in operation, whereas a code of ethics is not yet put in place. Suggest a suitable model for a code of ethics to maintain integrity, probity, and transparency in governance. (150 words)

A “Code of Ethics” is vital for promoting integrity, probity, and transparency in governance. It offers a moral framework guiding civil servants in decision-making beyond…

“Mindless addiction to Form, ignoring the Substance of the matter, results in rendering of injustice. A perceptive civil servant is one who ignores such literalness and carries out true intent.” Examine the above statement with suitable illustrations. (150 words)

The statement highlights that rigid adherence to rules (Form) without understanding the real purpose (Substance) can lead to injustice. A perceptive civil servant prioritizes the…

“The concept of just and unjust is contextual. What was just a year back, may turn out to be unjust in today’s context. Changing context should be constantly under scrutiny to prevent miscarriage of justice.” Examine the above statement with suitable examples. (150 words)

The idea of justice is dynamic, evolving with societal changes. What was deemed just earlier may become unjust today due to shifting norms, values, or…

“In law, a man is guilty when he violates the rights of others. In ethics, he is guilty if he only thinks of doing so.” — Immanuel Kant (150 words)

Immanuel Kant’s quote highlights the difference between legal and ethical standards, emphasizing that ethics demand a higher level of moral responsibility than the law. Present…

“Faith is of no avail in the absence of strength. Faith and strength, both are essential to accomplish any great work.” — Sardar Patel (150 words)

Sardar Patel’s quote emphasizes that faith alone is insufficient without strength. Both elements are crucial to achieving significant goals, especially in challenging situations. Present Context…

“Learn everything that is good from others, but bring it in, and in your own way absorb it, do not become others.” — Swami Vivekananda (150 words)

Swami Vivekananda’s quote emphasizes learning from others while retaining one’s individuality. In today’s diverse world, it advocates absorbing positive values while maintaining personal identity. Present…