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Q. Distinguish between laws and rules. Discuss the role of ethics in formulating them. (UPSC Mains GS-4 2020)
17 Feb, 2021 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. What teachings of Buddha are most relevant today and why? Discuss. (UPSC GS-4 Mains 2020)
11 Feb, 2021 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. What are the main components of emotional intelligence (EI)? Can they be learned? Discuss. (UPSC GS-4 Mains 2020)
04 Feb, 2021 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. “Education is not an injunction, it is an effective and pervasive tool for all-round development of an individual and social transformation”. Examine the New Education Policy, 2020 (NEP, 2020) in light of the above statement. (UPSC GS-4 Mains 2020)
21 Jan, 2021 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. Discuss the role of ethics and values in enhancing the following three major components of Comprehensive National Power(CNP) viz. human capital, soft power(culture and policies), and social harmony. (150 words) (UPSC GS-4 Mains 2020).
14 Jan, 2021 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. Discussing the main challenges in upholding highest ethical standards in civil services, suggest effective measures to overcome such challenges.
07 Jan, 2021 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. “Lack of knowledge confuses the intellect, while education provides the knowledge to the true soul- Rabindranath Tagore” Elaborate this quote in the present context? (150 Words)
01 Jan, 2021 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. “An independent judiciary enjoying public confidence is a basic necessity of the rule of law.” In light of the statement, discuss the need of Code of Conduct to be followed by the judges. (150 words)
29 Oct, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. “Artificial intelligence (AI) is important for the development of humanity in the near future.” Discuss the ethical implications that arise from the development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. (250 words)
22 Oct, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. “Desire, ignorance, and inequality—this is the trinity of bondage.” What does the given quotation mean to you in the present context? (150 words)
15 Oct, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. What do you understand by Corporate Governance? Why is it important for the success and sustainability of an organisation? (150 words)
08 Oct, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. Ethics examines the criteria for judging human actions as right or wrong. What are the various sources of ethical guidance for a civil servant? (150 words)
01 Oct, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. Public service must evolve to a level where probity becomes a way of life and honesty is a routine expectation. Comment. (150 words)
24 Sep, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. What do you understand by the term ‘Gandhian Ethics’? Discuss with examples the application of the Gandhian ethics in public service. (150 words)
17 Sep, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. Genuine engagement with media ethics seems to be declining in the present times. Discuss the ethical issues that plague Indian journalism. (250 words)
10 Sep, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. What do you understand by the theory of utilitarianism? Critically analyse the usefulness of the theory. (150 words)
03 Sep, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. “It is your attitude, not your aptitude, that determines your altitude.” Do you agree with the statement? Substantiate with examples. (250 words)
27 Aug, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. “Corruption is an important manifestation of the failure of ethics.” In the light of the statement discuss the various reasons for the prevalence of corruption and measures needed to eradicate it. (250 words)
20 Aug, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. The quality of service delivery in a public organisation can be improved by internal and external appraisal. Discuss (250 words)
13 Aug, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. What do you understand by code of conduct? Discuss how it differs from code of ethics? (150 words)
06 Aug, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. Define Work Culture. Discuss its importance in the success of any organisation. (150 words)
30 Jul, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. Discuss the importance of virtues for civil services conduct. (150 words)
23 Jul, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. Discuss the contributions of Swami Vivekanand’s philosophy in the evolution of ethics? (150 words)
17 Jul, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. “Social influence and persuasion can contribute in eliminating social evils in the society”. Discuss. (150 words)
09 Jul, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. Discuss the relevance of objectivity in the governance of modern day society. Is it desirable to attain absolute objectivity? (250 words)
02 Jul, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. “Efficient utilisation of public funds is fundamental to a sustainable society.” Examine the reasons for the lack of efficient utilisation of public funds. (150 words)
25 Jun, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. Do you agree that the Right to Information Act, 2005 is a master key to good governance? Justify. (150 words)
18 Jun, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. “The ideas for creating a system of education should be aimed at promoting international co-operation and creating global citizens”. What do you understand by this statement in the present-day scenario? Explain. (250 words).
11 Jun, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. “Building of social capital plays a crucial role in good governance, economic development and social harmony of the nation”. Discuss (250 Words)
04 Jun, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions -
Q. What do you understand by ethical dilemmas? Give examples of some of the ethical dilemmas faced by the civil servants in present times. (250 words)
28 May, 2020 GS Paper 4 Theoretical Questions