GS4 · Practice questions
Ethics, integrity and aptitude
235 questions match. Years are the CSE year of the toppers who answered.
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Ethical business practices are key for long-term survival of a company. Comment.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Corporate GovernanceDimensions of Ethics
What is red-tapism? Why is it considered a hurdle in the process of transitioning towards citizen centric governance?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 9 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Quality of Service DeliveryCivil Service Values
Given the rising tide of Covid induced fatalities, the government is under extreme pressure to deliver some vaccine to the population. You are the Cabinet Secretary to the Government of India. You are heading the committee to oversee the process of vaccine development and distribution to fight against the Covid outbreak in the country. You have been asked to expedite the process and come up with a solution at the earliest. Some vaccines are available around the globe, but they are in limited supply and also expensive. One of the indigenously developed vaccine has shown initial positive results, but health experts have raised concerns over its safety, efficacy and the methodology being followed for its approval. Other promising vaccines under development, following a rigorous methodology, may take months to enter the market. In this context: (a) What are the critical issues involved in the case? (b) Explain, with relevant reasons, the course of action that you would take.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Crisis Decision MakingEthical Dilemmas in Government
Given below are quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. Bring out what they mean to you in the present context: (a) Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. Martin Luther King Jr.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
World ThinkersHuman Values
In the context of COVID-19 pandemic, discuss the importance of Emotional Intelligence among healthcare workers.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Emotional IntelligenceEmpathy and Compassion
Many states in India have experimented with prohibition of liquor at various times. However, it is common knowledge that many such states have a thriving illegal liquor industry. Moreover, it is ironical that while many political parties have prohibition prominently mentioned in their manifestos, it is politicians who distribute alcohol among voters during their election campaigns. This also gives rise to illicit liquor trade and many people lose their lives to it. (a) What are the socio-economic problems that are widely attributed to alcoholism? (b) Do you think prohibiting liquor creates more problems than it proposes to solve? (c) Short of prohibition, what can be done to tackle the problem of rising alcoholism, particularly among the youth of the country?
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentCivil Service Values
While code of conduct presents a structure to organized values, code of ethics gives a foundation to that structure. Examine.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Codes of Ethics and ConductCivil Service Values
Do laws need to be consistent with the prevalent moral norms? Discuss with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Law and MoralitySources of Ethical Guidance
In the age of social media, influencers have a huge following and have gained prominent marketing roles. In this context, discuss the ethical issues involved in influencer marketing.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Technology and EthicsCorporate Governance
Explaining the concept of political neutrality, discuss its significance in administration. Also, highlight how the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules seek to ensure political neutrality in the civil services.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Impartiality and ObjectivityCivil Service Values
Sustainable growth of an organisation can result only by aligning its decisions to the interests of all stakeholders, not merely its shareholders. Do you agree? Justify with logical arguments.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Corporate GovernanceDimensions of Ethics
It is the 'spirit of service' that motivates a public servant to serve the country's interests and address people's issues. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Dedication to Public ServiceCivil Service Values
What do you understand by Social Intelligence? Discuss its relation with the Emotional intelligence of an individual.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Emotional IntelligenceSocial Influence and Persuasion
Economic growth has been the primary goal of economic policies, and the principal measure of an economy's success. In the last few decades, economic growth benefitted mankind in multiple ways. But alongside these benefits, it has also generated significant issues and a series of converging challenges. In light of this, answer the following: (a) What was the rationale behind GDP growth being considered the pillar of economic policies the world over in the past few decades? (b) Explain the need to go beyond GDP growth and reassess our measures of development. Identify some of the components that need to be complemented with GDP growth going forward.
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Accountability and Ethical GovernanceDimensions of Ethics
In recent times, social media has emerged as an important platform for all to share their information and opinions. Many civil servants are also quite active on the social media. Given this situation, there have been calls to revise or update the Civil Services Conduct Rules. Suppose you are a senior IAS officer who is heading a panel set up by the government to bring suitable changes in the conduct rules. Elaborate on how you will respond to the following questions: (a) What are the issues with a civil servant expressing his/her views on social media on various matters? (b) Should criticism of government policies on social media by civil servants be allowed? (c) How should civil servants conduct themselves on social media?
20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Civil Service ValuesCodes of Ethics and Conduct
There is a view that corrupt practices have been socially accepted in India. How can this 'acceptance' be shifted to 'rejection' towards corruption?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
CorruptionSocial Influence and Persuasion
Why has anonymity of civil servants traditionally been seen as an important arrangement? In this context, discuss your opinion on the doctrine of facelessness in civil services.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Civil Service ValuesAccountability and Ethical Governance
Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow. -- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Human ValuesEnvironmental Ethics
Administration discretion can be a blessing if used correctly, however its misuse can prove to be a curse. Discuss with examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentCivil Service Values
An important requisite for ensuring probity in governance is absence of corruption. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Probity in GovernanceCorruption
Identify which essential information should be made available to the public via Citizen's Charter? Also, suggest some steps for successful implementation of the Citizen's Charter.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Citizens ChartersQuality of Service Delivery
The life of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam presents a broad range of lessons and virtues to be learnt by public servants in India. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Human ValuesDedication to Public Service
According to Buddhism, for a man to be perfect there are two qualities that he should develop equally: compassion (karuna) on one side, and wisdom (panna) on the other. Analyse.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2020–2021
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
There is a view that the institutional mechanisms to ensure accountability of civil servants have weakened over time. In this context, discuss the need of a social accountability law in India.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2021
Accountability and Ethical GovernanceProbity in Governance