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(a) “A mere compliance with law is not enough, the public servant also has to have a well-developed sensibility to ethical issues for effective discharge of duties.” Do you agree? Explain with two examples, where (i) an act is ethically right, but not legally and (ii) an act is legally right, but not ethically. [10M]
(b) How do the virtues of trustworthiness and fortitude get manifested in public service? Explain with examples. [10M]
Paper
GS-IV
Question
Q3
Marks
10M
Word Limit
150W
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Paper
GS Paper IV — Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude
Subtopic
Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance
Difficulty
Hard
This question is from the Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude topic under GS-IV (2015). It carries 10 marks with a 150-word limit. Difficulty: Hard.
For a 10-mark question with 150-word limit, structure your answer with a brief introduction, 2-3 main body points with evidence, and a forward-looking conclusion.