Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude UPSC PYQ 2016

Our attitudes towards life, work, other people and society are generally shaped unconsciously by the family and the social surroundings in which we grow up. Some of these unconsciously acquired attitudes and values are often undesirable in the citizens of a modern democratic and egalitarian society. (a) Discuss such undesirable values prevalent in today's educated Indians. (b) How can such undesirable attitudes be changed and socio-ethical values considered necessary in public services be cultivated in the aspiring and serving civil servants? (150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2016_GS-IV_Q66-->

Discuss the Public Services Code as recommended by the 2nd Administrative Reforms Commission. (150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2016_GS-IV_Q62-->

Anger is a harmful negative emotion. It is injurious to both personal life and work life. (a) Discuss how it leads to negative emotions and undesirable behaviours. (b) How can it be managed and controlled? (150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2016_GS-IV_Q67-->

Explain how ethics contributes to social and human well-being. (150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2016_GS-IV_Q57-->

Law and ethics are considered to be the two tools for controlling human conduct so as to make it conducive to civilized social existence. (a) Discuss how they achieve this objective. (b) Giving examples, show how the two differ in their approaches. (150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2016_GS-IV_Q65-->

How could social influence and persuasion contribute to the success of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan? (150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2016_GS-IV_Q64-->

What do you understand by the terms 'governance', 'good governance' and 'ethical governance'? (150 words) <!--qid:MAINS_2016_GSIV_Q2a-->