Notes on Maine's Ready by December Program Evaluation Session

Introduction

• Mudit Jain introduces the session for Maine's Ready by December program.
• Objective: Help students prepare for the Mains exam, particularly ethics answers.
• The program is conducted via Telegram, offering planners, notes, materials, and questions.

Ethics Answer Evaluation

First Question: Integrity

• Question: Test of integrity is complete refusal to be compromised; provide real-life examples.
• Structure: Start with a definition of integrity.
• Feedback:
  • The answer should include various tests of integrity and at least two examples.
  • Diagrams should be included for additional marks.
  • Length of examples should be concise (3-4 lines).
  • Recommended structure: definition, features, examples, conclusion with a quote.

Second Question: Role of Civil Servants

• Question: Discuss values of interdependence and adaptability for civil servants.
• Feedback:
  • Should include how interdependence, adaptability relate to innovativeness and creativity.
  • Must mention traditional vs. evolving roles of civil servants.
  • Need clear definitions of all four keywords.
  • Ensure balance in discussing each value with examples.

Third Question: Teachings of Guru Nanak

• Question: Major teachings and their relevance today.
• Structure: List teachings and explain relevance.
• Feedback:
  • Should list teachings in point form, not paragraph.
  • Include diagrams for clarity.
  • Relate teachings to contemporary issues explicitly.

Fourth Question: Dedication to Public Service

• Question: Explain dedication and compare civil services to other services.
• Feedback:
  • Define and provide examples for both parts of the question.
  • Use a tabular format for differences between civil and other services.

Fifth Question: Quote Analysis

• Question: Analyze the quote on gratitude.
• Feedback:
  • Structure the answer chronologically according to the quote's parts.
  • Use separate headings for clarity.
  • Ensure examples are relevant and current.

Sixth Question: Principles of Public Life

• Question: Describe principles and provide examples.
• Feedback:
  • Mention and define all seven principles, then choose three to elaborate.
  • Unique and current examples needed to stand out.
  • Diagrams should be included where possible.

Seventh Question: Strengthening Moral Values

• Question: Process and impact on character building.
• Feedback:
  • Separate the answer into two parts clearly.
  • Use bullet points for clarity and avoid long paragraphs.
  • Include specific examples to substantiate claims.

Eighth Question: Role of Parents and Teachers in Society

• Question: Impact of societal members on values.
• Feedback:
  • Clearly define the role of each member and link it to the prevention of corruption.
  • Provide current examples.

Ninth Question: Ethical Issues in Online Methodology

• Question: Discuss ethical concerns with online methods affecting vulnerable groups.
• Feedback:
  • Start with a specific keyword (e.g., e-governance).
  • Discuss specific ethical issues, avoiding generic statements.
  • Keywords relevant to ethics are crucial for a successful answer.

Tenth Question: Attitude and Implementation of Schemes

• Question: Discuss how attitude affects government scheme implementation.
• Feedback:
  • Separate examples of positive and negative attitudes.
  • Avoid excessive detail on schemes; focus on ethics-related points.

Eleventh Question: Kant's Categorical Imperative

• Question: Analyze the statement regarding human beings.
• Feedback:
  • Link to Kant's theory explicitly.
  • Use diagrams and examples to illustrate points effectively.

Conclusion

• Many answers missed diagrams, relevant examples, or did not meet the demand of the questions asked.
• Emphasis on the importance of structuring answers effectively and integrating ethics into applied questions.
• Future evaluation sessions will continue to address these issues and provide guidance.