AIR 16 · CSE 2023 · GS4 · 60 pages

Ayan Jain: GS4 answer copy

14 answers by Ayan Jain, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1Differentiate between the following: 1. Organizational ethics and organizational culture5 marks
  2. Q1(a)Some people feel that religion is a source of peace and virtue, while others believe that it is the root cause of violence and chaos. Give your perception in this regard with due justification.10 marks
  3. Q1(b)Fear is a powerful, primitive, undesirable emotion, but like all other emotions it has its utility. Explain with examples from your life. How can fear be managed and controlled?10 marks
  4. Q2Intellectual integrity vs moral integrity5 marks
  5. Q2(a)Discuss the role of ethics and values in turning India into a 5 trillion-dollar economy.10 marks
  6. Q2(b)Highlighting the three components of attitude, explain what should be the attitude of a civil servant while dealing with the issues related to integrity and probity in public life. b) "Beware of false knowledge, it is more dangerous than ignorance". Discuss in context of social media.10 marks
  7. Q3(a)"Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man" - Mahatma Gandhi. Does this view still hold true in the contemporary world? Discuss.10 marks
  8. Q5(a)What does each of the following quotation mean to you? a) "The only thing necessary for triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."10 marks
  9. Q5(b)“No morality can be founded on authority, even if the authority were divine.”10 marks
  10. Q6(a)Nations must incorporate morality in their climate action for just and equitable distribution of global carbon space. In this light, bring out and discuss ethical dimensions in India's climate action plans and commitments.10 marks
  11. Q6(b)Objectivity and compassion both are considered foundational values for a civil servant. Why is it important for a civil servant to balance these values? Explain with help of two examples where (i) objectivity was practiced without compassion (ii) objectivity and compassion were blended together.10 marks
  12. Q6(c)What do you understand by the term "participatory governance"? Based on your understanding of the term, discuss why is it important for ensuring ethical governance.10 marks
  13. Q12The terrorist attack at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California, on December 2, 2015 resulted into killing of 14 people and injuring 22 others. Both the perpetrators involved in the attack were killed in a shootout by law enforcement later that same day. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducting the investigation recovered an undamaged iPhone in the shootout from one of the shooters. The phone had a six-digit password and was set to eliminate all its data after five failed password attempts. FBI desired access to the data for which it appealed the Apple, a private company, to create a new software that would enable FBI to unlock the phone. They wanted to extract data like contacts, photos and calls from locked iPhones in order to assist in criminal investigations and prosecutions. Apple denied the request of the FBI to build a backdoor into the iPhone. Apple argued that building a backdoor would have far reaching consequence beyond the case and would jeopardize the data security of other Apple users as well. They further explained that while selling their devices, apple has entered into a legal contract promising to preserve the privacy of their users. Allowing government to access the iPhone will lead to breach in trust that exist between the customer and the company. The government suggested utilization of the tool only once for this particular phone. Opposing the suggestion, Apple explained that once created, the technique could be used over and over again, on any number of devices. The company concluded it would be wrong for the government to force them to build a backdoor into their products. The case was widely covered by the print and electronic media. There was a surge in 'for and against' debate on the social media platforms. Tech giants such as Microsoft and Facebook also supported Apple and displayed their opposition to the government's demand for creating a backdoor. The families of victims and survivors of the attack supported the FBI's demand. The National Sheriffs' Association remarked Apple's stance as "putting profit over safety" and "has nothing to do with privacy." Considering the whole situation, do you agree that Apple's action was justified? Why or why not? Make an argument by weighing the competing values in this case.20 marks
  14. QAny specific messages for ForumIAS Mentors/ Evaluators with respect to your copy? Write it here.

The answers

Question 1 · 5 marks · 94 words written

Differentiate between the following: 1. Organizational ethics and organizational culture

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Organizational EthicsOrganizational Culture
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The values and principles prioritized by the organization. eg. Punctuality, Honesty | 1. The behavioral norms seen in the day-to-day functioning. eg. Teamwork there or not; competition | | 2. It is the guiding force for the culture. eg. If punctuality valued, it'll be followed. | 2. It is largely a result of the ethics. eg. If teamwork, cooperation valued it will be there. | | 3. It is non-tangible / non-observable. | 3.

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It is tangible / observable |