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Attitude & Aptitude for Civil ServicesEXAMINEYear 201310 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
What are the foundational values of civil services? Why are integrity, objectivity, dedication to public service, and empathy towards the weaker sections considered essential for civil servants?
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Attitude: its content, structure, function; its influence on thought and behavior; moral and political attitudes; civil service foundational values.
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Foundational Values of Civil Services, Integrity & Objectivity, Dedication to Public Service
Recurring Theme Trend: “Foundational Values of Civil Services”
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