Question 1(b)GS2GS2
Ideas are the cornerstone of a strong public service framework globally. In the context of this statement, discuss the ideas of a philosopher whose ideas you believe are most pertinent to the civil services in India.
Introduction
Civil services requires highest level of virtue for effective service delivery.
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Main Body
Civil services requires highest level of virtue for effective service delivery. Ideas of philosopher most pertinent for civil services: (1) Rauntiya's theory of Good governance:leader must be compassionate.efficient Information management.Financial avenues as priority for public duty. (2) Buddha's Compassionate & Madhyam Maya Approach.Helps in solving Dilemma.Calls for Citizen centric compassion. (3) Jainism's Aparigraha, Asteya:Aparigraha = Non-possession, of material thingReducing Materialism. Asteya = Non-stealingClamp hunting. (4) Kantian Deontological ethics:Duty based approach.Highest dedication to work. (5) Socrates' knowledge view:useful in today's era of changing governance landscape. (ICT, ego)Aptitude Building. (6) Shankaracharya's philosophy of unification of God/Katin's philosophy of one body,Reducing Intolerance & hatred cutting Civil servants.Secular character in Service delivery. Philosophies have provided values, which could lead to ethical governance by Civil servants & achieving Subka Sath Sabka Vikas.
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Conclusion
Philosophies have provided values, which could lead to ethical governance by Civil servants & achieving Subka Sath Sabka Vikas.
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Topper
Ketan Shukla
2024
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Role of Civil Services in a Democracy
Philosophical frameworks for civil services
Philosophical ideas pertinent to Indian civil services
Writing Stats
185
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formal
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