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“In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if they do not have the first, the other two will kill you.” – Warren Buffett
What do you understand by this statement in the present-day scenario? Explain. (150 words)

Warren Buffett’s statement, “In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if they do not have the…

What is mean by conflict of interest? Illustrate with examples, the difference between the actual and potential conflicts of interest. (150 words)

Conflict of interest refers to a situation in which an individual or organization has competing interests or loyalties that may interfere with their ability to…

The Right to Information Act is not all about citizens’ empowerment alone, it essentially redefines the concept of accountability. Discuss. (150 words)

The Right to Information Act (RTI) is a legislation that empowers citizens to access information held by public authorities, thereby promoting transparency and accountability in…

What is mean by public interest? What are the principles and procedures to be followed by the civil servants in public interest? (150 words)

Public interest refers to the well-being of the general public and society as a whole, rather than the interests of specific individuals or groups. In…

Distinguish between “Code of ethics” and “Code of conduct” with suitable examples. (150 words)

Codes of ethics and codes of conduct are two important documents that outline the expectations and standards of behavior for public servants. While they may…

What is mean by public interest? What are the principles and procedures to be followed by the civil servants in public interest? (150 words)

Public interest refers to the common good or welfare of the general public. It encompasses the well-being of society as a whole, rather than the…

State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil services and bring out their importance. (150 words)

In the context of civil services, there are three basic values that are universal in nature: Integrity: This refers to the quality of being honest,…

India’s proximity to two of the world’s biggest illicit opium-growing states has enhanced her internal security concerns. Explain the linkages between drug trafficking and other illicit activities such as gunrunning, money laundering and human trafficking. What countermeasures should be taken to prevent the same? (250 words)

India’s proximity to Afghanistan and Myanmar, two of the world’s biggest illicit opium-growing states, has led to concerns over internal security due to drug trafficking.…

Data security has assumed significant importance in the digitized world due to rising cybercrimes. The justice B.N Sreekrishna Committee Report addresses issues related to data security. What, in your view, are the strengths and weaknesses of the Report relating the protection of personal data in cyberspace? (250 words)

Data security has become increasingly important in the digitized world, with rising cybercrimes and privacy concerns. The Justice B.N Sreekrishna Committee Report was established to…