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Gandhian ideals can be of immense help in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. Evaluate.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 16 toppers · CSE 2020–2023
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
Given below are quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. Bring out what they mean to you in the present context: (a) A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its lowest ones. Nelson Mandela.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 12 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
Empathy and CompassionHuman Values
Explain the main elements of integral humanism as propounded by Deen Dayal Upadhyay and highlight its contemporary relevance.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 12 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
The highest education is that which does not merely give us information but makes our life in harmony with all existence. Rabindranath Tagore
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 12 toppers · CSE 2019–2022
Family, Society and EducationHuman Values
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
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
Analyse the ethical dimensions of using nuclear deterrence as a self-defense strategy.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2018–2020
Ethics in International RelationsDimensions of Ethics
So long as you do not achieve social liberty, whatever freedom is provided by the law is of no avail to you. B.R. Ambedkar
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2019–2021
Human ValuesIndian Thinkers
Given below are two quotations of moral thinkers/ philosophers. For each of these, bring out what it means to you in the present context. (a) If people scrutinize their own faults as they do the faults of others, mankind will be freed of all evil.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2018–2020
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
In pursuit of political power, means are often compromised that leads to competitive reliance on unethical practices resulting in erosion of public trust. Discuss.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2019–2023
Civil Service ValuesEthical Dilemmas in Government
The moral worth of an action depends not on the consequences that flow from it, but on its motivation. Explain the statement with the help of suitable examples.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2019–2023
Dimensions of EthicsEthical Theories
The mind of the superior man is conversant with righteousness; the mind of the mean man is conversant with gain. Confucius.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2019–2023
World ThinkersHuman Values
Courage is the first of human qualities because it's the quality that guarantees the others.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2020
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
Given below are two quotations. For each of these bring out what it means to you in the present context. (a) The golden rule of conduct is mutual toleration, seeing that we will never all think alike and we shall always see Truth in fragment and from different points of vision. Mahatma Gandhi.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2019–2023
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
"Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time." – Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Human ValuesDimensions of Ethics
"Why should a man be moral? Because it strengthens his will." - Swami Vivekanand. In this perspective, discuss the significance of morality for bringing efficiency and effectiveness in public administration. Do you think moral rigidity can be a hindrance in good governance?
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2020–2024
Civil Service ValuesIndian Thinkers
Given below are quotations of moral thinkers/philosophers. Bring out what they mean to you in the present context: (a) The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. Mahatma Gandhi
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2021
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
Highlight the important teachings of Swami Vivekananda, relevant to the youth of today.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2020
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
Bring out Gandhiji's philosophy of Means and Ends.
10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Indian ThinkersEthical Theories
Gandhian ideals are present in our constitution in the form of directive principles, fundamental Duties etc. They can today help us to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Indian ThinkersHuman Values
Acc. to Buddhism, for a man to be perfect there are two qualities that he should develop equally: comparison & wisdom. Analyse.
Answered by 1 topper · CSE 2020
Indian ThinkersHuman Values