CSE · GS-4Official PYQ · CSE 2018 · Q3(b)Ethics · Civil Service Aptitude · 10 marks · 150 words
English
“In looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities : integrity, intelligence and energy. And if they do not have the first, the other two will kill you.” — Warren Buffett What do you understand by this statement in the present-day scenario? Explain.
हिन्दी
“नियुक्ति के लिए व्यक्तियों की खोज करते समय आप तीन गुणों को खोजते हैं : सत्यनिष्ठा, बुद्धिमत्ता और ऊर्जा। यदि उनमें पहला गुण नहीं है, तो अन्य दो गुण आपको समाप्त कर देंगे।” — वॉरेन बफेट वर्तमान परिदृश्य में इस कथन से आप क्या समझते हैं? स्पष्ट कीजिए।
Text taken verbatim from the commission's published question paper. Transcribed from UPSC’s question paper, CS(M) 2018 (English and Hindi). Source
Syllabus
Ethics · Civil Service Aptitude
Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service: integrity, impartiality and non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion towards the weaker sections.
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