MAINS 2014 · GS IV · ETHICS

(a) All human beings aspire for happiness. Do you agree? What does happiness mean to you?…

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2014 GS Paper IV Ethics

GS Paper IV 20 marks 300 words Ethics

Question

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(a) All human beings aspire for happiness. Do you agree? What does happiness mean to you? Explain with answers. (10 M)

(b)What does ethics seek to promote in human life? Why is it all the more important in Public Administration? (10 M)

Syllabus link: GS IV – Public Service Ethics: 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.

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