Ayushi Jain: GS4 answer copy

The questions

1. Q1(a)Highlighting the attributes of leadership, analyse why it is important for a civil servant.10 marks
2. Q1(b)A civil servant needs to be objective as well as empathetic. What do you understand by objectivity? Discuss its relationship with empathy.10 marks
3. Q2(a)With rapidly increasing use of information technology, what according to you is the role of ethics in cyber space?10 marks
4. Q2(b)Transparency in government organisations is an essential pre-condition for good governance. Elucidate.10 marks
5. Q3(a)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
6. Q3(b)The highest education is that which does not merely give us information but makes our life in harmony with all existence. Rabindranath Tagore10 marks
7. Q44. होटल स्वामी को नोटिस जारी करेंगे और न्यूनतम मजदूरी अधिनियम के अंतर्गत अपनी शक्तियों के अनुसार कार्यवाही करेंगे। इनमें से प्रत्येक विकल्प के गुणों और दोषों का मूल्यांकन कीजिए तथा कारण प्रस्तुत करते हुए अपनी पसंद की कार्यवाही का सुझाव दीजिए।
8. Q4(a)For achieving success, attitude is equally, if not more important than ability. Discuss with the help of examples from your daily life.10 marks
9. Q5(a)What do you understand by Integrity Pacts? Highlight the role they can play in bringing transparency in allotment of public contracts and ensuring proper utilization of public funds in India.10 marks
10. Q5(b)In the context of rapid technological change, discuss the significance of inculcating moral and spiritual values in educational institutions.10 marks
11. Q6Explain the main elements of integral humanism as propounded by Deen Dayal Upadhyay and highlight its contemporary relevance.10 marks
12. Q7It is imperative for a country like India, that code of ethics should be implemented for civil servants on social media platforms as well. Discuss.10 marks
13. Q8Discuss how effective corporate governance can ensure the equitable treatment of all stakeholders.10 marks
14. Q9You are posted as the Superintendent of Police (SP) in a district of a state where alcohol prohibition has been imposed recently. The District Excise department has conducted many raids and seized liquor in large quantities, for which it has received state-wide public appreciation. A few months later reports surface in the media that in this district, hundreds of seized bottles of illicit liquor are missing from the government malkhanas or stores. As a result, the government is left red-faced. You are asked by the DM, who is the overall in-charge of the district excise setup, to investigate the matter. Upon investigation, you unearth a nexus of politicians and government officials who smuggled seized liquor and sold it through spurious means both inside and outside the state. In this context, evaluate these options: 1. Report your findings to the DM and seek instructions for further actions, stating clearly the criminal offences committed prima facie. 2. Charge all accused under legal provisions and let the law take its own course. 3. Being aware of the seriousness of the matter, discretely put the detailed investigation report in the public domain and expose the nexus. Also, suggest, without restricting yourself to the given options, the final course of action that you would prefer.20 marks
15. Q10You are posted as a District Magistrate in a Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected district. The district has witnessed many instances of violence by the naxalites in the past. It has been observed that instances of violence increase as the elections approach. You, as a Returning Officer, are responsible for the smooth conduct of elections. Soon after the announcement of elections, the naxalites gave a call for their boycott and have been threatening people to stay away from them. The people of the district are eager to exercise their voting rights but are scared of the impending acts of violence. Further, with threat to their lives and a low expected turnout, the other electoral officers are also reluctant to go to these areas. In this context, answer the following: (a) Identify the civil service values that are crucial for working in such adversities. (b) Suggest a plan of action to ensure the conduct of free and fair elections in such a situation.20 marks
16. Q11You are posted as a District Magistrate in a district, where many large factories and commercial establishments are located. One such factory is owned by one of your close friends. You visit each other's home frequently and are often seen in public together. Recently, media reported about poor working conditions in your friend's factory. Upon enquiry with the labor office, you come to know that the factory has witnessed frequent labour unrests in the past as well. However, the labour officer told you that he was hesitating to take any action due to your proximity with the owner of the factory. With reference to the facts of the case, answer the following questions: (a) Identifying the stakeholders and public cause, discuss the ethical issues involved in the case. (b) As the District Magistrate, what appropriate course of action will you take? Give reasons for the same.20 marks

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