Question 2.(a)ExplainGS4GS1
As professionals, civil servants are career-focused and are also self-interested. At the same time, their service ethos imposes an obligation to serve the public interest selflessly. Is it possible for a civil servant to reconcile career and service obligation? Explain your position.
Introduction
Atman mohaksthom Jagathayyatha (For the salvation of individual self as per the wellbeing of all) this motto of Ramkrishna Mission can be equally applied for civil services as it provides unique excellent opportunity for both individual growth & societal development.
40 words
Main Body
Possibility to reconcile both career & service obligations:
1Dedication to public service at all levels & also as a means for career growth in Indian civil services
The excellent public servants who achieve unthinkable are always recognized by the government ex: Civil Justice award awards
2Compassionate & efficient civil servants doing their served sufficiently are always respected
The government
ex: Compassionate & efficient civil servants doing their served sufficiently are always [illegible]
Possibility to reconcile both career & service obligations:
1Dedication to public service at all end in is also a means for career growth in Indian civil services
The excellent public servants who achieve unthinkable are always recognized by the government
ex: Civil Service award awards
2Compassionate & efficient civil servants doing their served sufficiently are always respected by the government
ex: Civil Justice award awards
3Compassionate & efficient civil servants doing their served sufficiently are always
156 words1 paragraphs3 bullet points
- Good opening with philosophical quote
- Attempts to balance both perspectives
Topper
Sachin
Subject & Paper
GS4GS1
Topic
Ethics
Career vs service obligation
Balancing self-interest and public interest
Writing Stats
196
Total words
1
Paragraphs
3
Bullets
Philosophical, attempting to reconcile tensions
Tone