GS4 · Practice questions
Ethics, integrity and aptitude
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Recently, the four accused in the rape and murder of a veterinary doctor were shot down by the police while they were in police custody. The police claimed that the four accused were taken to the site of the rape in the early hours of the morning. They managed to snatch two pistols from the policemen, fired and injured two cops, and were shot in retaliation. Soon thereafter, a majority of the public welcomed the news of the police shooting the alleged rapists. Why is it that people applaud these actions of the police? Do you share such sentiments? Justify with relevant arguments.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentLaw and Morality
You are working as a senior doctor in the oncology department of a super specialty hospital located in Delhi. While accessing the quotations from reputed pharmaceutical companies to hospitals, you unearth a nexus between pharma firms and the hospital administration. You get to know that they are hand-in-glove with each other and trying to fleece cancer patients by selling drugs at exorbitant prices, even though low cost alternative drugs are available in the market. Being the head of Alliance of Doctors for Ethical Healthcare, who is working against the arbitrary price regime of life saving drugs, you get a chance to represent your case before the Health Minister of your state. However, certain other doctors of the Alliance have asked you to present a distorted reality in front of the Minister since they are obtaining pecuniary benefits from such a scheme of nexus, which would cease if the nexus gets exposed. (a) Identify the main stakeholders and ethical issues involved. (b) Analyse the possible solutions for addressing the issues. (c) What would be your final course of action and why?
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Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentConflict of Interest
Upholding probity in governance is not only contingent on values of an individual but also the processes of the institution. Discuss.
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Probity in GovernanceAccountability and Ethical Governance
In a democracy, the purpose of the government should be to make it easy for the people to do good and difficult to do wrong. comment.
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Civil Service ValuesAccountability and Ethical Governance
Bring out Gandhiji's philosophy of Means and Ends.
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Indian ThinkersEthical Theories
The life of Dr. Kalam presents a broad range of lessons & virtues to be learnt by public servants in India. Discuss.
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Human ValuesCivil Service Values
As the administrator in charge of your area, you are witness to the widespread food wastage in lavish parties as well as in restaurants and eateries, on one hand and people starving due to inability to ensure one square meal a day on the other. Realising that it is not scarcity of resources, but the habit of people that is causing paucity in availability of food you decide that certain measures are needed to be taken in order to deal with the issue of starvation at the grassroot level. Given the situation, answer the following questions: (a) Identify the ethical issues involved in this case. (b) What measures would you take to deal with wastage of food in your area? (c) What explains this co-existence of affluence and hunger in developing countries like in India?
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Probity in GovernanceEmpathy and Compassion
Administrative discretion can be a blessing if used correctly, however its misuse can prove to be a curse. Discuss with examples.
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Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentAccountability and Ethical Governance
“Children are great imitators, so give them something great to imitate.” In this context, discuss the importance of role models in inculcating values in children.
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Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
Global financial institutions like IMF, World Bank, etc. have been using INCOME APPROACH for decades now to gauge developmental levels of various countries. However, with time, several new & better approaches have come to the fore like ILO's 'Basic needs approach'.
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Ethics in International RelationsDimensions of Ethics
Right is right even if no one is doing it; wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it. — Saint Augustine
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Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values
Environmental ethics is about the moral relationship of human beings to, and also the value and moral status of, the environment and its non-human contents. Elaborate.
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Environmental EthicsDimensions of Ethics
Moral scrupulousness in one's private life automatically guarantees high moral stature in professional life as well. This can be seen in the lives of Abraham Lincoln, Gandhiji, Nelson Mandela, APJ Abdul Kalam, Bill Gates etc.
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Ethics in Private and Public LifeHuman Values
Identify the ethical concerns associated with the nudge technique. Also, suggest ways for using nudging theory ethically.
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Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentTechnology and Ethics
Q-6:-> Identify which essential information should be made available to the public via Citizens' Charter? Also, suggest some steps for successful implementation of Citizens' Charter.
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Citizens ChartersQuality of Service Delivery
The steady decline in sex ratio suggests that marked improvement in the economy and literacy rates do not seem to have had any impact on this index. In fact, the availability of new technology and its easy access for the urban, wealthy and educated have worsened the trend and harmed the status of women in Indian society. (a) Explain why the phenomenon should not be simply viewed as a medical or legal issue and more attention should be given to the ethical issues involved. (b) Give some suggestions to tackle the problem of declining sex ratio. (c) Discuss the ethical dilemma involved in Right to abortion vs. Prevention of female foeticide. How can this be resolved?
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Dimensions of EthicsHuman Values
What do you understand by ethical dilemma? Bring out some examples of ethical dilemma often faced by civil servants.
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Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentDimensions of Ethics
You are posted as a DCP in the national capital of the country. In a locality which falls under your jurisdiction, protests have been going on for the last one month against a decision taken by the government. While these protests have been non-violent in nature and are being led by women, the protesters have blocked a major road which connects a number of satellite cities. This has led to traffic jams and congestion causing inconvenience to people who use this road for commuting to work, causing hardships and a loss to the economy. A number of people filed complaints in this regard and also approached the courts. The High Court has directed the police to keep larger public interest in mind and take appropriate action. In light of the information given above, answer the following questions: (a) While highlighting the significance of right to protest in a democratic setup, discuss the limitations on this right, even if the protests are non-violent, as in this case. (b) What are the options available to you? (c) Evaluate each of these options and choose the option you would adopt, giving reasons.
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Crisis Decision MakingRules versus Compassion
You are posted as a DCP in the national capital of the country. In a locality which falls under your jurisdiction, protests have been going on for the last one month against a decision taken by the government. While these protests have been non-violent in nature and are being led by women, the protesters have blocked a major road which connects a number of satellite cities. This has led to traffic jams and congestion causing inconvenience to people who use this road for commuting to work causing hardship and a loss to the economy. A number of people filed complaints in this regard and also approached the courts. The High Court has directed the police to keep larger public interest in mind and take appropriate action. In light of the information given above, answer the following questions: (a) While highlighting the significance of right to protest in a democratic setup, discuss the limitations on this right, even if the protests are non-violent, as in this case. (b) What are the options available to you? (c) Evaluate each of these options and choose the option you would adopt, giving reasons.
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Crisis Decision MakingEthical Dilemmas in Government
Analyse the role played by family and educational institutions in development of one's character.
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Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
Today, homosexuality and queer identities may be acceptable to more Indians than ever before, but within the boundaries of family, home and school, acceptance of their sexuality and freedom to openly express their gender choices still remain a constant struggle for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) people. While LGBTQ voices heard through several online and real-world platforms form an important part of LGBTQ activism, these expose only a small part of the diverse challenges faced by the community. In light of this situation: (a) Explain the ways in which discrimination against LGBTQs creates problems for them in different aspects of life. (b) What attitudinal changes are necessary to adopt a more humane approach towards this group for their betterment and assimilation in the society?
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Dimensions of EthicsFamily, Society and Education
Why is it that people applaud these actions of the police? Do you share such sentiments? Justify with relevant arguments.
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Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentImpartiality and Objectivity
You are an Indian Forest Service Officer posted in a division which falls in the coastal regulation zone and contains multiple wildlife sanctuaries. Recently, the State government has brought up a proposal of a new food processing park in your division. Under the proposal, around 175 square kilometers of forest land will be acquired as per the law. The developers of the project claim the various socio-economic benefits it can provide to the people in the area. Due to this a sizeable chunk of trees will be uprooted. There are studies which suggest that such initiatives have a long-term impact on wildlife and also leads to human-wildlife conflict. Some residents living in the periphery of the forest have supported this move in hope of employment opportunities. However, traditional dwellers of the forests have protested against this move. The government has constituted a committee to frame guidelines for sustainable operation of this project. The committee has asked for your suggestions in this regard. (a) Identify the principles and values that would guide your suggestions in this regard. (b) What course of action should be taken in order to balance the social and environmental needs in this case?
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Environmental EthicsEthical Dilemmas in Government
Options available as SP (Superintendent of Police) are -
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Crisis Decision MakingEthical Dilemmas in Government