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Explain the process of resolving ethical dilemmas in Public Administration.

What is meant by conflict of interest? Illustrate with examples, the difference between the actual and potential conflicts of interest.

What is meant by public interest? What are the principles and procedures to be followed by the civil servants in public interest?

In doing a good thing, everything is permitted which is not prohibited expressly or by clear implication. Examine the statement with suitable examples in the context of a public servant discharging his/her duties.

How do the virtues of trustworthiness and fortitude get manifested in public service? Explain with examples.

State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil services and bring out their importance. Indicate two more attributes which you consider important for public service. Justify your answer.

Falsehood takes the place of truth when it results in unblemished common good. -Tirukkural

Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding. -Mahatma Gandhi

Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss.

The Bhakti movement received a remarkable re-orientation with the advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Discuss.

Assess the importance of the accounts of the Chinese and Arab travellers in the reconstruction of the history of India.

Throw light on the significance of the thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi in the present times.

Discuss whether formation of new states in recent times is beneficial or not for the economy of India.

Why indentured labour was taken by the British from India to other colonies? Have they been able to preserve their cultural identity over there?

Despite implementation of various programmes for eradication of poverty by the government in India, poverty is still existing. Explain by giving reasons.

Women's movement in India has not addressed the issues of women of lower social strata. Substantiate your view.

Mention core strategies for the transformation of aspirational districts in India and explain the nature of convergence, collaboration and competition for its success.

Globalization is generally said to promote cultural homogenization but due to this cultural specificities appear to be strengthened in the Indian Society. Elucidate.

Caste system is assuming new identities and associational forms. Hence, caste system cannot be eradicated in India. Comment.

Communalism arises either due to power struggle or relative deprivation. Argue by giving suitable illustrations.