Ethics, integrity and aptitude

“Work is worship, but laughter is life. Anyone who takes life too seriously must prepare himself for a miserable existence. Anyone who greets joys and sorrows with equal facility can really get the best of life.” Sardar Patel.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025

Human ValuesIndian Thinkers

Leaders during freedom movement made use of religious symbols to awaken the consciousness and fight for India's Independence -> The greater good

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025

Indian ThinkersDimensions of Ethics

Women of strong character and exceptional intellect often face disdain and hostility within dominant patriarchal systems. In such contexts, the contributions of Indian women philosophers are invaluable. Briefly discuss the contributions of three prominent women philosophers from India. [10M]

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024

Indian ThinkersHuman Values

Asanpur is a beautiful small district in Northern part of India. It used to be the hub of stone mining activity. However, excessive mining led to environmental degradation and rapid soil erosion while cutting of stone created air pollution hazard. Due to various detrimental impacts, NGT has imposed a ban on stone mining in Asanpur. Despite this ban, the mining mafia has been able to operate with connivance of corrupt government officials and politicians. Many officers hve tried to stop this illegal mining, but the powerful mafia has either forced them to submit through force or bribed them or got them transferred through their political contacts. Last week, a DSP lost his life when he was trying to stop a truck carrying illegally mined stones. You recently got promoted and made the SP of Asanpur. Upon taking the charge, you quickly realized the gravity of the problem. Illegal mining was run by organized gangs in the district. It was also linked to other crimes in your city ranging from petty crimes like pick pocketing to serious offenses like kidnapping and murders. Illegal mining and related crime have negatively impacted socio-economic development of the district as youth are increasingly getting involved in the illegal activities and businesses are leaving the district due to high crime rates. You created a special task force and started taking stringent actions against the illegal mining in your district. In a short span of a few weeks you seized thirty dumpers carrying illegally mined stones. Public appreciated your stringent actions while the corrupt ecosystem created by illegal miners was rattled. One day, a junior officer approached you and informed you that he has been receiving threats from the illegal stone miners. He also informs you that others in the task force are also facing problems like someone in the task force is being harassed by reopening an old settled case against him while someone else has received a transfer order to a remote district. This has demotivated the taskforce and reminded them of the connections of illegal miners in the district. The same day, when you reach home, your wife tells you that she got a call from an unknown number threatening her of dire consequences if you do not stop your investigation. You fear that the call was from a member of the organized crime syndicate involved in the illegal mining activity. Your wife is worried about the safety of the family and requests you to be lenient in your work. In this situation, answer the following questions: 1) How will you motivate the task force to work with honesty in this adverse condition? 2) How would you justify putting your family at risk in line of your duty? 3) Identify the various dimensions of the crisis. Based on your understanding, suggest measures to deal with the crisis.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023

Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentPressure and Loyalty

The Russia-Ukraine war has led to nations applying economic sanctions on Russia. Discuss the ethical dilemmas involved in this situation. 5(b) "War and peace are constructs of the mind." Comment.

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025

World ThinkersIndian Thinkers

Citizen charter can be both a stimulus and a means for government to raise the standards of public service delivery. Discuss.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019

Citizens ChartersQuality of Service Delivery

Umuntu Gumuntu Ngabantu - African Saying. Explain the essence of this quote in social context. 6b. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam spoke about the need for 'sacrifice' for a better future. What are some of the areas where this is most needed today? Illustrate with examples. 6c. 'Every society is morally bound to protect and empower the marginalised.' In the context of women, examine this statement with special reference to India. 7. Article 24 of the Indian Constitution prohibits child labour in hazardous industries. However, there are reports that in some areas, children are still employed in such industries through local contractors. As the Subdivisional Magistrate, how would you approach this problem and what course of action would you take?

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2021

Human ValuesFamily, Society and Education

Given below are two quotations of great thinkers. What do each of these quotations convey to you in the present context? a. "Service which is rendered without joy helps neither the servant nor the served."- M K Gandhi

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025

Human ValuesIndian Thinkers

5-(a) Silence in the face of injustice even if you are unaffected is complicity with the perpetrator.

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2017

Dimensions of EthicsEthics in Private and Public Life

Capital punishment, or "death penalty," is an institutionalized practice designed to result in deliberately executing persons in response to actual or supposed misconduct and following an authorized, rule-governed process to conclude that the person is responsible for violating norms that warrant execution. Punitive executions have historically been imposed by diverse kinds of authorities, for an expansive range of conduct, political or religious beliefs and practices, for a status beyond one's control, or without employing any significant due process procedures. Punitive executions also have and continue to be carried out more informally, such as by terrorist groups, urban gangs, and mobs. For centuries in Europe and America, discussions have focused on capital punishment as an institutionalized, rule-governed practice of modern states and legal systems governing serious criminal conduct and procedures. In light of the above debate of capital punishment, answer the following questions: (a) What are the arguments in favour of and against having capital punishment in the criminal justice system? (b) Do you think capital punishment has a place in modern civilised society? Examine in the context of moral implications involved in awarding it.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022

Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentLaw and Morality

Corruption is an unethical practice which leads to corrosion of public administration system.

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2025

CorruptionAccountability and Ethical Governance

According to you, what are the main reasons behind prejudice against certain sections of a society? Discuss with examples.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2022

AttitudeSocial Influence and Persuasion

"The growing reach and influence of social media present both opportunities and challenges for ethical governance." Examine the statement with suitable examples.

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Transparency and InformationAccountability and Ethical Governance

A friend of yours who is also a Civil Services aspirant comes to your room to discuss a few ethical issues which he is finding difficulty with. These include: a. How ethical is it for a farmer to throw his/her produce on road as a sign of protest, when people in our country are dying of starvation? b. A rich can afford both medical and judicial expenses but a poor might not. Similarly, a rich can afford to give birth and nurture an abnormal child but a poor might not. In this light how far it is ethically justified on part of the state or any particular institution to decide on the matters of euthanasia and abortion. What will be your response to the above ethical issues? What do you think is the best solution for such ethical issues which should be adopted and applied?

20 marks · 300 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2018

Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentDimensions of Ethics

What does each of the following quotations mean to you? “To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.” – Mahatma Gandhi

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2023

IntegrityHuman Values

While it is important to expose a wrongdoing, a whistleblower should have the moral backing behind his act of whistleblowing. Comment.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2014

CorruptionIntegrity

What do you understand by the concept of 'altruistic-hedonism'? Discuss in the context of public ethics.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2019

Dimensions of EthicsEthical Theories

Jayant is a hard-working and dedicated IAS officer. He is currently posted in a remote district in North-East India. Jayant is married to Sarita who used to work as a software engineer before her marriage. Sarita is a well-educated and ambitious woman who wants to be known by her name and not only as the wife of IAS officer Jayant. Sarita wants to restart her career and has been searching for a suitable job for some time. She has found a good job in an MNC that pays well, but she will have to move to Bangalore for it. Sarita wants to take up this opportunity but Jayant's mother does not want Sarita to move to Bangalore. Jayant also wants Sarita to stay with him so that they can have kids and start their family. Sarita proposes that Jayant move with him to Bangalore as she will get a salary that is substantially more than Jayant's. Jayant and his mother found this proposal offending. Further, Jayant does not want to leave the job that he has dreamed of since his childhood and for which he has toiled hard. The entire issue has become a reason for daily fights between Sarita and Jayant, and has taken a toll on their married life. The issues in personal life of Jayant have creeped into his professional life as well. He is not able to concentrate on his work which has resulted in his poor performance. Just a few days back, Jayant made a blunder and was scolded by his senior for being absent-minded in his work. His behaviour in office has also changed. Now Jayant gets easily irritated and often talks rudely with the staff in the office. This is negatively impacting the motivation level of his subordinates. Jayant is aware of his degrading performance and he thinks that he is failing both in his personal and professional life. You are a mutual friend of Jayant and Sarita. One day you received a call from a distressed Jayant and he asks you for your advice on this issue. 1) Help Jayant identify different options available with him to cope with the crisis? Discuss the merits and demerits of each of these options. 2) As a mutual friend, what advice would you give to Jayant and Sarita in this case so that they can return back to being a happy couple? 3) How can Jayant develop the qualities that are required to handle such crisis situations in life?

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"Where do the evils like corruption arise from? It comes from the never-ending greed. The fight for corruption-free ethical society will have to be fought against this greed and replace it with 'what can I give' spirit." - A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper

CorruptionHuman Values

"In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson [10M]

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024

Dimensions of EthicsIntegrity

The seeds of patriarchy and gender inequality are sown at home, which manifest as a weed at the societal level. Elucidate. Suggest an ethical framework to systematically address the issue of patriarchy in the Indian society. (b) What are the factors which drive people to take law in their own hands rather than following the due process of law? Discuss the ways to address the problem of mob justice.

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020

Family, Society and EducationHuman Values

Discuss the following views on the relationship between corruption and salary of civil servants: (a) How does low or high salary affects the conduct of civil servants? (b) Low salary in public agencies are among important reasons for high level of corruption.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2016

CorruptionProbity in Governance

“Integrity is telling myself the truth and honesty is telling the truth to other people.” Examine the importance of integrity and honesty for a public servant. Also, suggest measures to cultivate these attributes.

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IntegrityCivil Service Values

1(i) Intellectual integrity and its role in good governance. (ii) Citizen's charter and its role in good governance.

Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2024

IntegrityCitizens Charters