GS4 · Topic
Dimensions of Ethics
What ethics is and how it is divided: descriptive, normative and applied ethics, the essence and determinants of ethical action, consequences of ethics in human action.
503 UPSC Mains GS4 questions on Dimensions of Ethics that toppers answered in test series, CSE 2014–2025, most answered first. Open one to see how toppers opened, built and closed it.
"Your goodness is an impediment in your way, so let your eyes be red with anger, and try to fight the injustice with a firm hand."- Sardar Patel
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
Competition, it is argued, spurs the best of performance, however, can it also instigate cheating and unethical behaviour? Discuss with adequate examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2016–2019
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Dilemmas in Government
A right combination of spirit and structure is integral to ethical corporate governance. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Corporate GovernanceDimensions of Ethics
We live in a time when almost everything can be bought and sold. Over the past few years, markets and market values have come to govern our lives as never before. Today the logic of buying and selling no longer applies to material good alone but increasingly governs the whole of life. However, there is a wide spread realization that markets have become detached from morals and we need to somehow reconnect them. The use of markets to allocate social goods has also been a cause of concern. In this context, answer the following: 20 (a) Is greed wholly a vice or a trait of character that has both positive and negative sides? Could you relate it to the utilitarian philosophy that emphasizes pursuit of self interest by individuals as the basis of economic well being? (b) Are there some things that money shouldn't buy? Illustrate with examples.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2018–2019
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Dilemmas in Government
"Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom". - Thomas Jefferson
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Human ValuesIntegrity
Corporate Social Responsibility can help in changing the perception of 'business ethics' being an oxymoron. Critically analyze.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024
Corporate GovernanceDimensions of Ethics
“The forces in a capitalist society, if left unchecked, tend to make the rich richer and the poor poorer.” — Jawaharlal Nehru
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Corporate GovernanceCivil Service Values
What do each of the following quotations mean to you? (a) "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead." Nelson Mandela
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2022–2023
Human ValuesDedication to Public Service
What do you understand by the term 'situation ethics'? Critically analyze its strengths and weaknesses in making moral judgements.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Theories
Given below is a quotation. Bring out what it means to you in present context. "The intellect has sharp eye for methods and tools, but is blind to ends and values." -Einstein.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2017–2018
Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values
"There is growing evidence that when it comes to moral judgment, human beings appear to be best characterised not as intuitive Deontologists or Consequentialists but as intuitive virtue theorists." Critically analyse the statement.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Ethical TheoriesDimensions of Ethics
"The recognition of the horrors of nuclear weapons should compel nations to move towards meaningful disarmament. However, geopolitical interests continue to hinder genuine progress in this direction. What are the ethical considerations of nuclear states to pursue global disarmament, and how can the international community balance security concerns with the moral imperative of a nuclear-free world?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2025
Ethics in International RelationsDimensions of Ethics
The senses deceive from time to time, and it is prudent never to trust wholly those who have deceived us even once.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Dimensions of EthicsWorld Thinkers
What does each of the following quotations mean to you? Peace is not mere absence of war; it is presence of justice
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023
Dimensions of EthicsWorld Thinkers
"Service without humility is selfishness and egotism." Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025
Human ValuesIndian Thinkers
"That which isn't good for the hive, isn't good for the bee"- Marcus Aurelius
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021
Dimensions of EthicsWorld Thinkers
Given below are two statements. Bring out what you understand by them and discuss their relevance in the present context. (a) "I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear"- Nelson Mandela
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
"Whatever is begun in anger, ends in shame" - Benjamin Franklin.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Human ValuesEmotional Intelligence
While one group considers abortion as unmitigated evil, the other sees it as morally acceptable. Analyse various ethical concerns related to abortion and give your opinion on the issue.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Theories
Medical ethics is particularly relevant in decisions regarding involuntary treatment and involuntary commitment. In view of this, highlighting the importance of medical ethics, discuss the issues in its implementation.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Dilemmas in Government
'The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything.'
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
“It is wrong to assume that ethical decisions are, can or should be purely rational and principled. Human feelings are an inseparable part of our ethical life.” In what way do feelings impact our ethical decisions? Illustrate with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Dimensions of EthicsEmotional Intelligence
Morality is neither divine commands nor universal principle of thought rather practices developed by groups of human beings striving to avoid mutually harmful conflict and promote mutually beneficial cooperation. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2021–2022
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Theories
It is often said that politics and ethics belong to different worlds. What is your opinion in this regard? Justify your answer with illustration. Also, highlight the consequences of divergence between politics and ethics.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023
Civil Service ValuesEthics in Private and Public Life
“A just society is that society in which an ascending sense of reverence and descending sense of contempt is dissolved into the creation of a compassionate society.” B R Ambedkar
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Human ValuesIndian Thinkers
We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give. (i) Highlight the importance of value of altruism for a society. (ii) Discuss the role of education in imparting such values.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2018–2020
Human ValuesFamily, Society and Education
'Happiness is a mysterious thing, to be found somewhere between too little and too much.'
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023
Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values
Explain the meaning of the following quotations and discuss their contemporary relevance.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024
Ethics in International RelationsHuman Values
Do you agree with feminist ethicists that women are "more emotional" and prioritise relationships over rules, reflecting different yet equally valuable ethical perspectives? Justify your viewpoints with suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2024–2025
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Theories
With the advent of 24x7 news and prevalence of an array of news sources across the board, the media is omnipresent in nature. In this competitive environment, many media professionals who are overcome by deadlines, bottom-line imperatives, and corporate interests are losing sight of the ethical implications of their work. Further, there have been several cases of irresponsible reporting where the reportage has interfered with court proceedings, compromised delicate security situations or led to the spread of fake or unverified news. In this context, answer the following questions: (a) Identify the ethical issues prevalent in the profession of media. (b) How does unethical reporting and sensationalization of news impact the society? (c) What can be done to strengthen the role of ethics in media?
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022–2024
Civil Service ValuesCodes of Ethics and Conduct