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2024 · GS 4 · 20 marks
Ethical dilemmas and stakeholder reasoning
“With the summer heat being exceptionally severe this year, the district has been facing severe water shortage. The District Collector has been mobilizing his subordinate officials to conserve the remaining water reserves for preventing the district from plunging into acute drinking water crisis. Along with an awareness campaign for conserving water, strict measures have been taken for stopping the over-exploitation of ground-water. Vigilance teams have been deployed to tour the villages and find the farmers who are drawing water from deep bore…
Read question →2024 · GS 4 · 10 marks
Attitude for Civil Servants
Mindless addiction to Form, ignoring the Substance of the matter, results in rendering of injustice. A perceptive civil servant is one who ignores such literalness and carries out true intent. Examine the above statement with suitable illustrations.
Read question →2024 · GS 4 · 10 marks
Laws, Rules, Regulations and Conscience as Ethical Guidance
The soul of the new law, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is Justice, Equality and Impartiality based on Indian culture and ethos. Discuss this in the light of major shift from a doctrine of punishment to justice in the present judicial system.
Read question →2024 · GS 4 · 10 marks
Determinants of Ethics
“Ethics encompasses several key dimensions that are crucial in guiding individuals and organizations towards morally responsible behaviour.” Explain the key dimensions of ethics that influence human actions Discuss how these dimensions shape ethical decision-making in the professional context.
Read question →2024 · GS 4 · 20 marks
Ethical dilemmas and stakeholder reasoning
“There is a technological company named ABC Incorporated which is the second largest worldwide, situated in the Third World. You are the Executive Officer and the majority shareholder this company,The fast technological improvements have raised worries among environmental activists, regulatory authorities, and the general public over the sustainability of this scenario. You confront substantial issues about the business’s environmental footprint. In 2023, your organization had a significant increase of 48% in greenhouse gas emissions compared t…
Read question →2024 · GS 4 · 10 marks
Swami Vivekananda
“Learn everything that is good from others, but bring it in, and in your own way absorb it, do not become others.” — Swami Vivekananda
Read question →2024 · GS 4 · 10 marks
Immanuel Kant
“In law, a man is guilty when he violates the rights of others. In ethics, he is guilty if he only thinks of doing so.” — Immanuel Kant
Read question →2024 · GS 4 · 10 marks
Applied Ethics x Technology
The application of Artificial Intelligence as a dependable source of input for administrative rational decision-making is a debatable issue. Critically examine the statement from the ethical point of view.
Read question →2024 · GS 4 · 10 marks
Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct
The ‘Code of Conduct and ‘Code of Ethics’ are the sources of guidance in public administration. There is code of conduct already in operation, whereas code of ethics is not yet put in place. Suggest a suitable mode. for code of ethics to maintain integrity, probity and transparency. governance.
Read question →2024 · GS 4 · 10 marks
Applied Ethics x Environment
Gobal warming and climate change are the outcomes of human greed in the name of development, indicating the direction in which extinction of organisms including human beings is heading towards loss of life on Earth. How do you put an end to this to protect life and bring equilibrium between the society and the environment ?
Read question →2024 · GS 4 · 10 marks
Quality of Service Delivery
Mission Karmayogi is aiming for maintaining a very high standard of conduct and behaviour to ensure efficiency for serving citizens and in developing oneself. How will this scheme empower the civil servants in enhancing productive efficiency and delivering the services at the grassroots level?
Read question →2024 · GS 4 · 10 marks
Probity in Governance
“In Indian culture and value system, an equal opportunity has been provided irrespective of gender identity. The number of women in public service has been steadily increasing over the years.” Examine the gender specific challenges faced by female public servants and suggest to increase their efficiency in discharging their duties and maintaining high standards of probity.
Read question →2024 · GS 4 · 20 marks
Ethical dilemmas and stakeholder reasoning
“Dr. Srinivasan is a senjor scientist werking for a reputed hiotechnology company known for its cutting-edge research in pharmaceuticals. Dr. Srinivasan is heading a research team, working on a new drug aimed at treating a rapidly spreading variant of a new viral infectious disease. The disease has been rapidly spreading across the world and the cases reported in the country are increasing. There is huge pressure on Dr. Srinivasan’s team to expedite the trials for the drug as there is significant market for it, and the company wants to get the …
Read question →2024 · GS 4 · 10 marks
Determinants of Ethics
“The concept of Just and Unjust is contextual. What was just a year back, may turn out to be unjust in today’s context. Changing context should be constantly under scrutiny to prevent miscarriage of justice.” Examine the above statement with suitable examples.
Read question →2023 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Primary sector
From being net food importer in 1960s, India has emerged as a net food exporter to the world. Provide reasons.
Read question →2023 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Kingdoms & Highlights
What were the major technological changes introduced during the Sultanate period? How did those technological changes influence the Indian society?
Read question →2023 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Communalism
Discuss the impact of post-liberal economy on ethnic identity and communalism.
Read question →2023 · GS 1 · 10 marks
Miscellaneous
Explain the role of geographical factors towards the development of Ancient India.
Read question →2023 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Population and associated issues
Why did human development fail to keep pace with economic development in India?
Read question →2023 · GS 1 · 10 marks
Gandhi X Indian Leaders of Freedom Struggle
What was the difference between Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore in their approach towards education and nationalism?
Read question →2023 · GS 1 · 10 marks
Water Management
Why is the world today confronted with a crisis of availability of and access to freshwater resources?
Read question →2023 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Flora and Fauna
Identify and discuss the factors responsible for diversity of natural vegetation in India. Assess the significance of wildlife sanctuaries in rain forests regions of India.
Read question →2023 · GS 1 · 15 marks
Urban Poverty and Migration
Does urbanization lead to more segregation and/or marginalization of the poor in Indian metropolises?
Read question →2023 · GS 1 · 10 marks
Geomorphology
How are the fjords formed? Why do they constitute some of the most picturesque areas of the world?
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