2017 · GS 4 · 10 marks
Crisis of Ethical Values
The crisis of ethical values in modern times is traced to a narrow perception of the good life. Discuss.
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2017 · GS 4 · 20 marks
Ethical dilemmas and stakeholder reasoning
You are the head of the Human Resources department of an organisation. One day one of the workers died on duty. His family was demanding compensation. However, the company denied compensation because it was revealed in investigation that he was drunk at the time of the accident. The workers of the company went to strike demanding compensation for the family of the deceased. The Chairman of the management board has asked for your recommendation. What recommendation would you provide the management? Discuss the merits and demerits of each of the …
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Organisational Attitude
Discipline generally implies following the order and subordination. However, it may be counter-productive for the organisation. Discuss.
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Determinants of Ethics
Without commonly shared and widely entrenched moral values and obligations, neither the law, nor democratic government, nor even the market economy will function properly. What do you understand by this statement? Explain with illustration in the contemporary times.
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Consequences of Ethics
Increased national wealth did not result in equitable distribution of its benefits. It has created only some “enclaves of modernity and prosperity for a small minority at the cost of the majority.” Justify.
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A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
“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 father, the mother and the teacher.” – A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Analyse.
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Corporate Governance
Corporate social responsibility makes companies more profitable and sustainable. Analyse.
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Moral and Political Attitude
Young people with ethical conduct are not willing to come forward to join active politics. Suggest steps to motivate them to come forward.
Read question →2017 · GS 4 · 10 marks
Term Based
Examine the relevance of the following in the context of civil service: (a) Transparency (b) Accountability (c) Fairness and justice (d) Courage of conviction (e) Spirit of service.
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Conflict of interest
Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when (a) official duties, (b) public interest, and (c) personal interest are taking priority one above the other. How can this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with an example.
Read question →2016 · GS 1 · 12.5 marks
Poverty and Related issues
An essential condition to eradicate poverty is to liberate the poor from deprivation. Substantiate this statement with suitable examples
Read question →2016 · GS 1 · 12.5 marks
Gandhi X Indian Leaders of Freedom Struggle
Highlight the differences in the approach of Subhash Chandra Bose and Mahatma Gandhi in the struggle for freedom.
Read question →2016 · GS 1 · 12.5 marks
Water Management
In what way micro-watershed Development projects help in water conservation in drought prone and semi-arid regions of India.
Read question →2016 · GS 1 · 12.5 marks
Tertiary sector
Enumerate the problems and prospects of inland water transport in India.
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Social empowerment
Why are the tribals in India referred to as the Scheduled Tribes? Indicate the major provisions enshrined in the Constitution of India for their upliftment.
Read question →2016 · GS 1 · 12.5 marks
Regionalism
What is the basis of regionalism? Is it that unequal distribution of benefits of development on regional basis eventually promotes regionalism? Substantiate your answer.
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Climatology
Discuss the concept of air mass and explain its role in macro-climatic changes.
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States Reorganistion
Has the formation of linguistic States strengthened the cause of Indian Unity?
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Buddhism
Early Buddhist Stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives successfully expounds Buddhist ideals. Elucidate.
Read question →2016 · GS 1 · 12.5 marks
Urban Planning
With a brief background of quality of urban life in India, introduce the objectives and strategy of the ‘Smart City Programme’.
Read question →2016 · GS 1 · 12.5 marks
Miscellaneous
South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment.
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Landslides
The Himalayas are highly prone to landslides. Discuss the causes and suggest suitable measures of mitigation.
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Water Management
Present an account of the Indus Water Treaty and examine its ecological, economic and political implications in the context of changing bilateral relations.
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Revolt and Mutiny
Explain how the Uprising of 1857 constitutes an important watershed in the evolution of British policies towards colonial India.
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