Attitude

Public Shaming – USPC Ethics

Do you think naming and shaming, a measure sometimes adopted by banks and tax enforcement agencies to force defaulters and tax evaders respectively to comply with rules, is unethical? Justify. (150 Words) As a responsible citizen of country, it is our duty to comply with the banking rules and tax laws. Sometimes there is genuine …

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Moral Attitude – UPSC Ethics

What do you understand by moral attitude? Discuss any four moral attitudes. (200 Words) Attitude refers to the psychological tendencies that ensue while evaluating any entity. All attitudes may not have an element of morality. For example, if someone dislike snakes, this attitude has nothing to do with morality. whereas if someone dislike liars, the …

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Happiness – UPSC Ethics

In your opinion, what is the source of happiness? Why do some people manage to stay happy despite facing certain difficulties in life? Discuss. (200 Words) The source of happiness is the mind that directs a person to be happy even in circumstances that are difficult and obstacles that may seem insurmountable to some. It …

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Contentment – UPSC Ethics

Is it important to be contended to lead an ethical life and why? What is the importance of “contentment” in public life? (150 Words) Contentment has two faces. One is visible face which is availability of life sustaining resources like good job, food, house, family etc. Second is invisible which is mental satisfaction with what …

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Attitude – Content, Structure and Function – UPSC Ethics

Examine the relationship between attitude and behaviour. Do you think training can change attitude of people, especially of teachers, politicians and bureaucrats positively towards weaker sections of the society? Discuss. (200 Words) Attitude is a person’s internal pre-disposition toward any situation, people, society or anything. Attitude is hard to change once formed and changes slowly …

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