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Search 1,043 questions across GS 1–4, including ethics case studies. Read them here, connect recurring demands and build an answer plan.
2018 · GS 4 · 20 marks
Ethical dilemmas and stakeholder reasoning
Rakesh is a responsible district level officer, who enjoys the trust of his higher officials. Knowing his honesty, the government entrusted him with the responsibility of identifying the beneficiaries under a health care scheme meant for senior citizens. The criteria to be a beneficiary are the following: 1. 60 years of age or above. 2. Belonging to a reserved community. 3. Family income of less than 1 Lakh rupees per annum. 4. Post-treatment prognosis is likely to be high to make a positive difference to the quality of life of the beneficiary.…
Read question →2018 · GS 4 · 20 marks
Ethical dilemmas and stakeholder reasoning
Edward Snowden, a computer expert and former CIA administrator, released confidential Government documents to the press about the existence of Government surveillance programmes. According to many legal experts and the US Government, his action violated the Espionage act of 1971, which identified the leak of State secret as an act of treason. Yet, despite the fact that he broke the law, Snowden argued that he had a moral obligation to act. He gave a justification for his “whistle blowing” by stating that he had a duty “to inform the public as t…
Read question →2018 · GS 4 · 10 marks
Foundational values
State the three basic values, universal in nature, in the context of civil services and bring out their importance.
Read question →2017 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Colonial rule and impact
Examine how the decline of traditional artisanal industry in colonial India crippled the rural economy.
Read question →2017 · GS 1 · 10 marks
Primary sector
In spite of adverse environmental impact, coal mining is still inevitable for development.” Discuss.
Read question →2017 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Uniqueness of Indian society
The spirit tolerance and love is not only an interesting feature of Indian society from very early times, but it is also playing an important part at the present. Elaborate.
Read question →2017 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Important contributors/contribution
Highlight the importance of the new objectives that got added to the vision of Indian independence since twenties of the last century.
Read question →2017 · GS 1 · 10 marks
Important contributors/contribution
Why did the ‘Moderates’ fail to carry conviction with the nation about their proclaimed ideology and political goals by the end of the nineteenth century?
Read question →2017 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Communalism
Distinguish between religiousness/religiosity and communalism giving one example of how the former has got transformed into the latter in independent India.
Read question →2017 · GS 1 · 10 marks
Kingdoms & Highlights
How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times?
Read question →2017 · GS 1 · 10 marks
Miscellaneous
How does the Juno Mission of NASA help to understand the origin and evolution of the Earth?
Read question →2017 · GS 1 · 10 marks
Cryosphere
How does the cryosphere affect global climate?
Read question →2017 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Secondary sector
Petroleum refineries are not necessarily located nearer to crude oil producing areas, particularly in many of the developing countries. Explain its implications.
Read question →2017 · GS 1 · 10 marks
Diversity and pluralism
In the context of diversity of India, can it be said that the regions form cultural units rather than the States? Give reasons with examples for your viewpoint.
Read question →2017 · GS 1 · 10 marks
Primary sector
Mention the advantages of the cultivation of pulse because of which the year 2016 was declared as the International Year of Pulses by the United Nations.
Read question →2017 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Monsoon
What characteristics can be assigned to monsoon climate that succeeds in feeding more than 50 percent of the world population residing in Monsoon Asia?
Read question →2017 · GS 1 · 10 marks
Revolt and Mutiny
Clarify how mid-eighteenth century India was beset with the spectre of a fragmented polity.
Read question →2017 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Socio-religious reform
The women’s questions arose in modern India as a part of the 19th century social reform movement. What were the major issues and debates concerning women in that period?
Read question →2017 · GS 1 · 10 marks
Social empowerment
What are the two major legal initiatives by the State since Independence, addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes (STs)?
Read question →2017 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Water Management
In what way can flood be converted into a sustainable source of irrigation and all-weather inland navigation in India?
Read question →2017 · GS 1 · 10 marks
Anti-colonial struggles
What problems were germane to the decolonization process of Malay Peninsula.
Read question →2017 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Emerging Urbanisation Trends
The growth of cities as I.T. hubs has opened up new avenues employment but has also created new problems. Substantiate this statement with examples.
Read question →2017 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Oceanography
Account for variations in oceanic salinity and discuss its multi-dimensional effects.
Read question →2017 · GS 2 · 15 marks
Electoral reforms
To enhance the quality of democracy in India the Election Commission of India has proposed electoral reforms in 2016. What are the suggested reforms and how far are they significant to make democracy successful?
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