GS4 · UPSC Mains
In one case, a district magistrate was seen filming a surprise school inspection in which teachers were scolded on camera — the video was later posted to his personal YouTube channel that is also monetized. While some praised the officer's strictness, others criticized the public shaming of teachers and the breach of service dignity. In another case, a police officer was seen directing a flood rescue operation while his staff filmed drone footage, later edited into a motivational video for social media. You have been asked to prepare a report with recommendations to balance public interest, institutional integrity, and evolving modes of communication. (a) Identify the ethical issues involved in civil servants publicly showcasing their official work on social media. (b) Do such practices promote awareness and motivation, or do they compromise the values of anonymity, neutrality, and collective service ethos? Give your opinion. (c) As the Secretary, what guiding principles and policy recommendations would you suggest to ensure responsible digital engagement by civil servants? (Answer in 250 words)
GS4 · Aptitude & foundational values for civil service — integrity, impartiality, non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication, empathy, tolerance & compassion GS4 · Case studies on the above issues
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhigyan Khaund | — | VisionIAS | p.43 |
| Akshat Baldwa | — | VisionIAS | p.43 |
| Ishan Bhatnagar | — | Vision | p.43 |
| Aryan Yadav | — | Vision | p.43 |
| Rahul Sehkhar | — | VisionIAS | p.43 |
| Monika Srivastava | — | Vision | p.43 |
| Simrandeep Kaur | — | Vision | p.43 |
| Vaibhavi Agrawal | — | Vision | p.43 |
| Neeraj Trar | — | VisionIAS | p.43 |
| Zinnia Aurora | — | Vision | p.43 |