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What are social networking sites and what security implications do these sites present?

How far are India's internal security challenges linked with border management, particularly in view of the long porous borders with most countries of South Asia and Myanmar?

Some people feel that values keep changing with time and situation, while others strongly believe that there are certain universal and eternal human values. Give your perception in this regard with due justification.

It is often said that 'politics' and 'ethics' do not go together. What is your opinion in this regard? Justify your answer with illustrations.

The good of an individual is contained in the good of all. What do you understand by this statement? How can this principle be implemented in public life?

What do you understand by 'values' and 'ethics'? In what way is it important to be ethical along with being professionally competent?

What do you understand by the following terms in the context of public service? (5 terms x 3 marks each: a) Integrity b) Perseverance c) Spirit of service d) Commitment e) Courage of conviction f) Personal opinion

What is 'emotional intelligence' and how can it be developed in people? How does it help an individual in taking ethical decisions?

Nearly all men can withstand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.—Abraham Lincoln

I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who overcomes his enemies.—Aristotle