Page-4 of GS-IV: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

More and more recruiters are using Social media screening of the candidates during the recruitment process. In your view, is it ethical to watch the social media activity of aspirants while they apply for a job? Discuss.

Social media screening is a process of verifying the background of a candidate before recruitment. The process is conducted by the concerned recruiter in order to have a brief idea about the behavior, activity, positive and negative info about the ..

Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company – George Washington . Examine the relevance of this quote for your life while assuming yourself a public servant.

Public servants are bestowed with the responsibility to ensure the governance mechanisms are competent enough to serve the people. The values, principles and morals of the public servant largely determine the how efficient the public servants discharge their responsibility. Acculturation ..

What do you understand by self-awareness? How can developing self-awareness help drive meaningful personal change for a Civil servant? Discuss with examples.

Self-awareness refers to conscious knowledge of one’s own character, feelings, motives, and desires. It is the ability to examine and understand one’s own thoughts, emotions, behaviors and their impact on others. Developing strong self-awareness can catalyze meaningful personal growth for ..

Examine the relevance of the following in the context of civil service:

Public Service Ethos When the spirit of public service is manifested in the ethos of civil servants it will bring people to close to governance and bring inclusiveness. Public service ethos will also aid in enhancing the legitimacy of governance. ..

“The emergence of the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in contemporary times points to the slow but steady withdrawal of the State from development activities.”Examine the role of SHGs in development activities and the measures taken by the Government of India to promote SHGs.

A self-help group is a type of financial mediator committee. It consists of a group of about 10 to 20 members, women or men of the age group of 18 to 40 years. Most of the self-help groups are found ..

Does the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 ensure effective mechanism for empowerment and inclusion of the intended beneficiaries in the society? Discuss.

The Parliament of India had repealed the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995, and introduced the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. The Preamble of the newly introduced law represents the inherent dignity, individual liberty, and independence of disabled persons. ..

2017 Mock Test 12 – Case Study-3

The root cause of problem lies in the interpretation of Wajib-ul-arz or the record of customary rights which permitted people to use village bunds to move around. This right has been provided for people who need less space to walk ..

Assess the role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in mitigating biases and fostering unbiased decision-making among public servants, particularly when dealing with issues related to social justice, equity, and diversity. Provide real-life examples to illustrate the significance of EQ in this context.

Emotional intelligence (EQ) enables public servants to recognize their own biases, understand the emotions and perspectives of others, and make decisions that are fair, inclusive, and sensitive to the diverse needs of the community. Recognizing Unconscious Bias: Public servants with ..