Q. “If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher.” – Abdul Kalam. (150 words, 10 Marks)

Answer:

Approach:

  • Introduction: Write about corruption. 
  • Body: 
    1. Role of father, Mother and teacher as well as society in making a country corruption-free 
    2. Substantiating with examples.
    3. Government initiatives in this regard. 
  • Conclusion: Give prospective way ahead and suggestions to tackle it.

Introduction:

Abdul Kalam’s quote highlights the importance of parents and educators in shaping the moral values and ethical principles of future generations.

Body:

Here some of the examples to illustrate the quote:

  • Parents:1julyParents play a crucial role in instilling moral values and ethics in their children. Children learn by observing the behavior of their parents and emulating their actions.
    Parents can set a good example by being honest, respectful, and responsible in their own lives. They can also teach their children the importance of honesty, integrity, and fairness by explaining their values and beliefs.

    • For example, parents can teach their children the importance of being honest by encouraging them to admit their mistakes and apologize when they have done something wrong. They can also teach their children the value of empathy and compassion by volunteering together at a local charity or helping out a neighbor in need.
  • Teachers:
    Teachers play a vital role in shaping the ethical values of their students. They can inspire their students to be honest, fair, and responsible in their actions and decisions.
    Teachers can promote ethical behavior by modeling it themselves, creating a safe and respectful learning environment, and providing guidance and support to students who may be struggling.

    • For example, teachers can teach their students about the importance of integrity by creating assignments that require them to research and analyze ethical dilemmas. They can also encourage their students to engage in volunteer work and community service to develop a sense of empathy and social responsibility.

Conclusion:

By promoting ethical behavior and instilling moral values, we can create a more just and equitable society where corruption is not tolerated, and individuals are encouraged to act with integrity and social responsibility.

Value Addition:

Corruption: Misuse of entrusted authority for personal benefit or illicit gain.

Kautilaya’s views on corruption:

Just as it is impossible not to taste the honey or the poison that finds itself at the tip of the tongue, so it is impossible for a government servant not to eat up, at least, a bit of the king’s revenue. Just as fish moving under water cannot possibly be found out either as drinking or not drinking water, so government servants employed in the government work cannot be found out taking money.

Examples: 

  • 2G Spectrum Scam: Massive corruption scandal involving underpricing and unfair allocation of telecom licenses, resulting in billions of dollars of loss to the Indian government.
  • Vyapam Scam: The Vyapam (Vyavsayik Pariksha Mandal) scam, uncovered in Madhya Pradesh in 2013, involved the manipulation of entrance exams for professional courses and government jobs.

To get PDF version, Please click on "Print PDF" button.

Need help preparing for UPSC or State PSCs?

Connect with our experts to get free counselling & start preparing

THE MOST
LEARNING PLATFORM

Learn From India's Best Faculty

      
Quick Revise Now !
AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD SOON
UDAAN PRELIMS WALLAH
Comprehensive coverage with a concise format
Integration of PYQ within the booklet
Designed as per recent trends of Prelims questions
हिंदी में भी उपलब्ध
Quick Revise Now !
UDAAN PRELIMS WALLAH
Comprehensive coverage with a concise format
Integration of PYQ within the booklet
Designed as per recent trends of Prelims questions
हिंदी में भी उपलब्ध

<div class="new-fform">







    </div>

    Subscribe our Newsletter
    Sign up now for our exclusive newsletter and be the first to know about our latest Initiatives, Quality Content, and much more.
    *Promise! We won't spam you.
    Yes! I want to Subscribe.