Question Q.2bExplainEthicsGS2

Fortitude enables a civil servant to make difficult yet morally right decisions. Explain with reference to real-life examples. (10 marks, 150 words)

Introduction

Fortitude acts as a shield against outer pressure and builds a fort of conviction for a person. Fortitude aids in acting upon moral decisions without fear and favour to ensure integrity.

31 words

Main Body

Fortitude's value for civil servant:

1Provides moral courage -> to act upon justice.

Eg - Durga Shakti Nagpal against sand mafias -> while risking her life

2Provides conviction - in decision making in difficult situation

Eg - Ajit Doval - in planning op Sindoor

3Provides mental clarity and moral conscience

Eg - FM S. Jaishankar's fortitude against other diplomats and amplifying India's voice in G20

4Removes fear of consequences and upholds Kantian duty based ethics

Eg - Kiran Bedi towing PM's car for traffic violation

5Reduces human senses overpowering rational senses

Eg - IAS officer rejecting bribe based on fortitude of self image

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Conclusion

Fortitude forms the foundation upon which other values like kindness, discipline and integrity are built upon.

16 words

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Topper

Deeksha Chourasiya

AIR 442025

Subject & Paper

EthicsGS2

Topic

Ethics in Civil Services

Fortitude

Value of Fortitude for Civil Servants

Writing Stats

155

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Paragraphs

analytical with examples

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