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Do you think being a Civil Servant job is just about benefitting the community? Do you think that civil servant is only supposed to carry out order by the book and seniors? In your opinion, is civil service an easy profession to maintain?
Well, if your answer to any of the above questions is a Definite YES, then, you need to go through this episode!
A civil servant's job is full of comprehensive thinking about an issue, facing dilemmas and still taking tough decisions! Some decisions need to be taken that may be considered as bonafide mistakes by the civil servants when seen in hindsight! Thus, a civil servant's job is not at all, an easy one!
It can be described as a seat full of thorns!
"गिरते हैं शहसवार ही मैदान-ए-जंग में । वो तिफ़्ल क्या गिरेगा जो घुटनों के बल चले" - Shayar: Mirza Azeem Beg 'Azeem'
In this episode, I, Dr GG Saxena, IAS Retd, shall help you answer the following 2 questions that have been asked in UPSC GS-IV Ethics paper earlier:
UPSC GS– 4 (ETHICS) 2018:
Explain the process of resolving ethical dilemmas in Public Administration.
UPSC CSE 2019 Ethics GS – 4 Que 8:
Honesty and uprightness are the hallmarks of a civil servant. Civil servants possessing these qualities are considered as the backbone of any strong organization. In line of duty, they take various decisions, at times some become bonafide mistakes. As long as such decisions are not taken intentionally and do not benefit personally, the officer cannot be said to be guilty. Though such decisions may, at times, lead to unforeseen adverse consequences in the long-term. In the recent past, a few instances have surfaced wherein civil servants have been implicated for bonafide mistakes. They have often been prosecuted and even imprisoned. The instances have greatly rattled the moral fibre of the civil servants. How does this trend affect the functioning of the civil services? What measures can be taken to ensure the honest civil servants are not implicated for the bonafide mistakes on their part? Justify your answer.
About Dr GG Saxena
Dr GG Saxena is 1996 batch IAS from AGMUT cadre. During his tenure as a Civil Servant, he has served the nation with full devotion and wants deserving candidates to make the cut and serve the nation with all their might! Through the youtube channel, Dr Saxena intends to spread awareness on topics that a UPSC/Civil Service candidate might find helpful.
Please email me your comments/doubts at [email protected]
Each subscriber is an encouragement in my endeavor. If you like my content, kindly subscribe..
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By Dr GG SaxenaDo you think being a Civil Servant job is just about benefitting the community? Do you think that civil servant is only supposed to carry out order by the book and seniors? In your opinion, is civil service an easy profession to maintain?
Well, if your answer to any of the above questions is a Definite YES, then, you need to go through this episode!
A civil servant's job is full of comprehensive thinking about an issue, facing dilemmas and still taking tough decisions! Some decisions need to be taken that may be considered as bonafide mistakes by the civil servants when seen in hindsight! Thus, a civil servant's job is not at all, an easy one!
It can be described as a seat full of thorns!
"गिरते हैं शहसवार ही मैदान-ए-जंग में । वो तिफ़्ल क्या गिरेगा जो घुटनों के बल चले" - Shayar: Mirza Azeem Beg 'Azeem'
In this episode, I, Dr GG Saxena, IAS Retd, shall help you answer the following 2 questions that have been asked in UPSC GS-IV Ethics paper earlier:
UPSC GS– 4 (ETHICS) 2018:
Explain the process of resolving ethical dilemmas in Public Administration.
UPSC CSE 2019 Ethics GS – 4 Que 8:
Honesty and uprightness are the hallmarks of a civil servant. Civil servants possessing these qualities are considered as the backbone of any strong organization. In line of duty, they take various decisions, at times some become bonafide mistakes. As long as such decisions are not taken intentionally and do not benefit personally, the officer cannot be said to be guilty. Though such decisions may, at times, lead to unforeseen adverse consequences in the long-term. In the recent past, a few instances have surfaced wherein civil servants have been implicated for bonafide mistakes. They have often been prosecuted and even imprisoned. The instances have greatly rattled the moral fibre of the civil servants. How does this trend affect the functioning of the civil services? What measures can be taken to ensure the honest civil servants are not implicated for the bonafide mistakes on their part? Justify your answer.
About Dr GG Saxena
Dr GG Saxena is 1996 batch IAS from AGMUT cadre. During his tenure as a Civil Servant, he has served the nation with full devotion and wants deserving candidates to make the cut and serve the nation with all their might! Through the youtube channel, Dr Saxena intends to spread awareness on topics that a UPSC/Civil Service candidate might find helpful.
Please email me your comments/doubts at [email protected]
Each subscriber is an encouragement in my endeavor. If you like my content, kindly subscribe..