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2021 · GS 4 · 20 marks
Ethical dilemmas and stakeholder reasoning
An elevated corridor is being constructed to reduce traffic congestion in the capital of a particular state. You have been selected as project manager of this prestigious project on your professional competence and experience. The deadline is to complete the project in the next two years by 30 June 2021, since the project is to be inaugurated by the Chief Minister before the elections are announced in the second week of July 2021. While carrying out the surprise inspection by the inspecting team, a minor crack was noticed in one of the piers of…
Read question →2021 · GS 4 · 10 marks
Ethical Issues in International Relations and funding
“Refugees should not be turned back to the country where they would face prosecution or human rights violation.” Examine the statement with reference to the ethical dimension being violated by the nation claiming to be democratic with an open society.
Read question →2021 · GS 4 · 10 marks
Impartiality and Non-Partisanship
Should impartial and being non-partisan be considered indispensable qualities to make a successful civil servant? Discuss with illustrations.
Read question →2021 · GS 4 · 10 marks
Foundational values
Identify five ethical traits on which one can plot the performance of a civil servant. Justify their inclusion in the matrix.
Read question →2021 · GS 4 · 10 marks
Ethical dilemmas in Public Administration
Besides domain knowledge, a public official needs innovativeness and creativity of a high order as well, while resolving ethical dilemmas. Discuss with a suitable example.
Read question →2021 · GS 4 · 10 marks
Accountability and Ethical Governance
An independent and empowered social audit mechanism is an absolute must in every sphere of public service, including the judiciary, to ensure performance, accountability and ethical conduct. Elaborate.
Read question →2021 · GS 4 · 10 marks
Integrity
“Integrity is a value that empowers the human being’’. Justify with suitable illustration.
Read question →2021 · GS 4 · 20 marks
Ethical dilemmas and stakeholder reasoning
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has quickly spread to various countries. As of May 8th, 2020, in India 56342 positive cases of corona had been reported. India with a population of more than 1.35 billion had difficulty in controlling the transmission of coronavirus among its population. Multiple strategies became necessary to handle this outbreak. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India raised awareness about this outbreak and to take all necessary actions to control the spread of COVID -19. Indian Government implemented a…
Read question →2021 · GS 4 · 10 marks
Dalai Lama
“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until and unless we obtain peace within ourselves”
Read question →2020 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Miscellaneous
Customs and traditions suppress reason leading to obscurantism. Do you agree?
Read question →2020 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Water Management
The interlinking of rivers can provide viable solutions to the multi-dimensional inter-related problems of droughts, floods and interrupted navigation. Critically examine.
Read question →2020 · GS 1 · 10 marks
Caste system
Has caste lost its relevance in understanding the multi-cultural Indian Society? Elaborate your answer with illustrations.
Read question →2020 · GS 1 · 10 marks
Climate change
The process of desertification does not have climatic boundaries. Justify with examples.
Read question →2020 · GS 1 · 10 marks
Cryosphere
How will the melting of Himalayan glaciers have a far-reaching impact on the water resources of India?
Read question →2020 · GS 1 · 10 marks
Rock-cut Architecture as Historical Sources
The rock-cut architecture represents one of the most important sources of our knowledge of early Indian art and history. Discuss.
Read question →2020 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Indian Philosophy
Indian philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and their art in India. Discuss.
Read question →2020 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Urban Water Management
Account for the huge flooding of million cities in India including the smart ones like Hyderabad and Pune. Suggest lasting remedial measures.
Read question →2020 · GS 1 · 10 marks
Viceroy and their Administration
Evaluate the policies of Lord Curzon and their long term implications on the national movement.
Read question →2020 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Development and Related issues
How have digital initiatives in India contributed to the functioning of the educational system in the country? Elaborate your answer.
Read question →2020 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Flora and Fauna
Examine the status of forest resources of India and its resultant impact on climate change.
Read question →2020 · GS 1 · 10 marks
Geomorphology
Discuss the geophysical characteristics of Circum-Pacific Zone.
Read question →2020 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Secondary sector
Account for the present location of iron and steel industries away from the source of raw material, by giving examples.
Read question →2020 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Energy
India has immense potential of solar energy though there are regional variations in its development. Elaborate.
Read question →2020 · GS 1 · 10 marks
Poverty and Related issues
COVID-19 pandemic accelerated class inequalities and poverty in India. Comment.
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