Question Q.2bExplainEthicsGS2
Fortitude enables a civil servant to make difficult yet morally right decisions. Explain with reference to real-life examples. (10 marks, 150 words)
Introduction
Fortitude acts as a shield against outer pressure and builds a fort of conviction for a person. Fortitude aids in acting upon moral decisions without fear and favour to ensure integrity.
31 words
Main Body
Fortitude's value for civil servant:
1Provides moral courage -> to act upon justice.
Eg - Durga Shakti Nagpal against sand mafias -> while risking her life
2Provides conviction - in decision making in difficult situation
Eg - Ajit Doval - in planning op Sindoor
3Provides mental clarity and moral conscience
Eg - FM S. Jaishankar's fortitude against other diplomats and amplifying India's voice in G20
4Removes fear of consequences and upholds Kantian duty based ethics
Eg - Kiran Bedi towing PM's car for traffic violation
5Reduces human senses overpowering rational senses
Eg - IAS officer rejecting bribe based on fortitude of self image
— Deeksha Chourasiya · AIR 44
108 words1 paragraphs
Conclusion
Fortitude forms the foundation upon which other values like kindness, discipline and integrity are built upon.
16 words
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Topper
Deeksha Chourasiya
AIR 442025
Subject & Paper
EthicsGS2
Topic
Ethics in Civil Services
Fortitude
Value of Fortitude for Civil Servants
Writing Stats
155
Total words
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Paragraphs
analytical with examples
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