UP PCS Mains-2024

Day 26: More than 100 people died and many others were injured as many houses collapsed in a hilly district, due to landslide. Upon getting information, teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), state police and medical support rushed to the spot. It took over three days to clear the debris and bring out the dead bodies. The condition of the injured is said to be serious. What are the ethical issues involved in the given situation? As sub-divisional magistrate of the area, what would be your first response? (Answer in 200 words)

Day 26: You have been working as a Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in a district of Uttar Pradesh which has a majority rural population. The health department of the state has asked you to implement a family planning project which involves the free distribution of contraceptive pills and condoms in your district, which has seen a large rise in population in the last two decades. However, the district is marred by a low literacy rate, and the use of contraceptive techniques is considered taboo and irreligious by the local population. Your administrative staff, which includes a substantial number of local residents, is also not very optimistic about the success of the project.

What steps will you take in order to motivate your staff and persuade local people for successful implementation of the project. (Answer in 200 words)

Day 25: Define Citizen Charter. What are the major hurdles in realizing the basic principles of the Citizen Charter? (Answer in 125 words)

Day 25: Examine the relevance of the following in the context of civil services: (Answer in 200 words)
(a) Probity
(b) Objectivity
(c) Accountability

Day 24: What do you understand by International Ethics? Examine the ethical issues involved in international relations and funding. (Answer in 125 words)

Day 24: It has been observed that the capitalist economy is eroding ethical practices. In light of this statement, discuss the role of corporate governance. (Answer in 200 words)

Day 23: What is Emotional Intelligence (EI)? Why do we need Emotional Intelligence in bureaucracy? (Answer in 125 words)

Day 23: “The good of the individual is contained in the welfare of all.” – Gandhi. Highlight the relevance of the statement in the inclusive development approach of the modern governments. (Answer in 200 words)

Day 22: What is the difference between Attitude and Behaviour? How do Attitude influence Behaviour? (Answer in 125 words)

Day 22: Ethnic violence broke out between two communities in a north-east state. The violence has led to many casualties in the form of loss of lives and damage of properties. The conflict took an ugly turn when armed gunfights started between the communities making it hard for the administration to rescue the migrant students and labourers. The state shares an international border and also faces the problem of insurgency. The violence has led to complete blockade and disruption of essential public supplies. As the chief secretary of the state, what would you do to restore peace and order in the state? (Answer in 200 words)

Day 21: The loss of ethical values arises from equating the good life with wealth and power. Comment. (Answer in 125 words)

Day 21: Is it possible for someone to uphold high ethical standards in their public life while neglecting ethical considerations in their private life? Discuss the implications of such a divide. (Answer in 200 words)