Mains Marathon

Day 23: You are a senior officer in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. You have been assigned the task of drafting a policy on organ donation and transplantation in India. You are aware that there is a huge gap between the demand and supply of organs in the country, and that many people die every year due to lack of organ donors. You also know that there are various ethical, legal and social issues involved in organ donation and transplantation, such as consent, coercion, exploitation, trafficking, commercialization, allocation, etc.

One day, you receive a call from your friend who works as a journalist. He tells you that he has come across a shocking case of organ trafficking in a private hospital in Delhi. He says that he has evidence that the hospital is involved in illegally procuring organs from poor and vulnerable people and selling them to rich and influential patients at exorbitant prices. He also says that he has found out that some of the doctors and staff members of the hospital are related to some politicians and bureaucrats who are your colleagues or seniors in the ministry.

He asks you to help him expose this racket and bring the culprits to justice. He says that he needs some confidential information from you regarding the policy on organ donation and transplantation that you are working on. He assures you that he will not reveal your identity or source, and that he will use the information only for public interest.

What will you do in this situation? Explain the ethical issues involved and justify your decision.

Day 22: In the 21st century, how far are the seven principles of public life suggested by Nolan Committee relevant? Analyse. (250 words).

Day 22: How would you differentiate between the laws, rules, regulations, and constitution? How do civil servants guide themselves in the arena of international ethics? (250 words).

Day 22: What is your understanding of good and ethical governance? What steps/processes would you like to suggest for resolving conflicts of interest in good governance? (150 words). 

Day 22: What do you understand by corporate governance? What is the role of ethical values in corporate governance? Explain. (250 Words)

Day 21: What does the following quotation mean to you?

“Evil unchecked grows, evil tolerated poisons the whole system.” (150 words)

Day 21: What does following quotation mean to you?

“Freedom of mind is the real freedom.” - Dr B R Ambedkar (150 words)

Day 21: What are the key factors attributing to communal clashes in India, and how did Mahatma Gandhi's contributions play a significant role in addressing this issue? (150 Words) 

Day 21: How does Sunderlal Bahuguna's statement, "Ecology is permanent economy," emphasize the critical interdependence between environmental sustainability and economic prosperity? (250 words)

Day 20: In the context of civil services, how does a positive Attitude contribute to effective governance and public service delivery? Illustrate with relevant examples. (150 words) 

Day 20: Discuss the role of Emotional Intelligence in effective leadership and decision-making. How can emotional intelligence be cultivated and nurtured in individuals? (150 words) 

Day 20: "Aptitude is the foundation, and Attitude is the driving force towards excellence." Discuss this statement in the context of civil servants. (150 words) 

Day 20: "Attitude is a product of one's upbringing and environment." Analyze the role of early childhood experiences and social surroundings in shaping an individual's Attitude towards life and work. (150 words)

Day 19: The interplay between thoughts and beliefs significantly influences both individuals and society, and vice-versa. (150 Words)

Day 19: Analyze the impact of technology on human interface and ethical decision-making in areas like artificial intelligence, data privacy, and social media. (250 Words)

Day 19: Discuss the role of transparency and accountability in ensuring a strong human interface between the government and citizens for promoting ethical conduct in public services. (250 Words) 

Day 19: How does the ethical behavior of individuals influence the effectiveness of public administration and governance in a country? (250 Words)