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Giving suitable examples, explain how the conflict of interest can result in erosion of the public's trust in civil servants. (250 words)

Empathy, efficiency, impartiality and incorruptibility are the values that should govern the conduct of present-day civil servants. Do you agree? Explain with suitable examples. (250 words)

Examine the role of emotional intelligence for an administrator in today’s complex world. Also enumerate, with examples, the key attributes that an emotionally intelligent administrator should imbibe. (250 words)

What do you understand by cognitive dissonance? Give some examples of situations where a civil servant may experience cognitive dissonance. (250 words)

What does the following quotation mean to you in the present context?

What do you understand by attitude and aptitude? Examine the difference between the two. (150 words)

Essay: Test 8 (4 August 2019)

What do you understand by the “gig economy”? What are its advantages and challenges over traditional economy? (250 words)

With reference to the Economic Survey 2018-19, what do you mean by ‘Virtuous Cycle’ of an economy? How will the virtuous cycle help Indian economy to become a USD 5 trillion economy by 2024-25? (250 words)

Examine the role of behavioural economics in India to bring social change and achieve the policy objectives of welfare programmes. (250 words)

The government has relaxed the development controls along the coastline through CRZ Notification, 2018 recently. Examine the probable impacts of notification on the coastal economy and ecosystem. (250 words)

Explain how India is lagging in the agri-logistics required to bring the produce from farm to markets. What steps can be taken to curb the post-harvest losses faced by the farmers? (250 words)

How has the change in climate affected the cropping pattern in recent times? Elaborate on the potential and challenges of climate-resilient crops in the context of climate change. (250 words)

Analyse the limitations faced by the model code of conduct in the digital age of political advertisement. (250 words)

Self Help Groups in India help women empower other women, especially in rural India. Critically examine. (250 words)