AIR 46 · CSE 2018 · GS4 · 58 pages

Deepak Kumar Dubey: GS4 answer copy

21 answers by Deepak Kumar Dubey, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1(a)10 marks
  2. Q1(b)In order to improve the bureaucratic work culture and productivity, there is a need to downsize government and privatize some of the services. Critically discuss with examples.10 marks
  3. Q2(a)Examine the contemporary relevance of Gandhiji's talisman as a means of resolving ethical dilemmas in day to day life.10 marks
  4. Q2(b)"Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education." Assess whether such an objective can be achieved within the existing system of education in India.10 marks
  5. Q3(a)"A blanket prohibition of criticism of the policies of the Government is invalid and void, and it makes no difference if the person criticizing happens to be a government servant." Critically discuss in the context of Civil Service Conduct Rules, 1964.10 marks
  6. Q3(b)"Man by nature is a political animal". Explain with reference to Aristotle's idea of the state in life of the society.10 marks
  7. Q4(a)What are the factors that have influenced the contemporary attitude of the state and the society towards homosexuality in India? Also, comment on the changing attitude and the factors driving this change.10 marks
  8. Q4(b)With behavioural issues and suicides among children on the rise, teachers and parents need to play an active part in ensuring mental well-being. Discuss. Also, explain the importance of emotional intelligence in this regard.10 marks
  9. Q5(a)The policy of Dhamma advocated by Ashoka through his edicts remains relevant in the context of issues in public life even today. Elucidate with examples.10 marks
  10. Q5(b)Arguably, poverty is not only a matter of statistics. It is a reflection on the kind of society we live in. In this context, discuss the ethical implications for a society that witnesses high incidence of poverty.10 marks
  11. Q6Every superstition cannot be removed by the force of law. For that, a mental change is necessary. Comment. Also, explain how educators and public figures can help in eradicating superstition and instilling scientific temper among people.10 marks
  12. Q7Many argue that there are times, when war is morally permissible, and even obligatory. Critically discuss.10 marks
  13. Q8It has been argued that traditional approaches to corporate social responsibility (CSR) are inadequate. Discuss. Also, examine the role of Social License to Operate (SLO) in this regard.10 marks
  14. Q9A renowned and critically acclaimed producer-director has come up with a new movie based on retelling of the freedom movement. The trailer of this project depicts prominent freedom fighters and various aspects of their personalities. It is a project that involves substantial sums of money and has taken collaborative efforts of 3 years. However, certain political and social activists have objected to what they perceived as negative portrayal of some freedom fighters. As such, they have opposed the release of this movie and issued threats with serious consequences. This has come in the context of increase in the number of instances involving many groups issuing threats against one or the other movie. In such a context you have been designated as the head of a special committee with the broad responsibility of reviewing the film certification process in general as well as the checking the historical accuracy of the events depicted in this particular movie. (a) Who are the key stakeholders you would involve as part of the consultation process? (b) What are the principles that you would consider while giving your recommendations to the government? Also, provide an outline of a solution that you would deem appropriate in the prevailing context.20 marks
  15. Q10There have been reports of repeat instances of mob lynching in different states of India. It has been pointed out that these presumably faceless mobs gather impromptu on the basis of unverified information on issues that affect the collective conscience of the society such as child trafficking, sexual harassment, cow slaughter etc. Most of the people don't even regret their action of violating the law and even get away with committing such a heinous crime. (a) What are the socio-psychological factors that motivate people to join the mob and kill fellow human beings? (b) Identify the implications of increasing crime of lynching on society. (c) Examine the role of social media in recent instances of mob lynching. As a law enforcement officer, how will you prevent such incidents from happening in your district?20 marks
  16. Q11We live in a time when almost everything can be bought and sold. Over the past few years, markets and market values have come to govern our lives as never before. Today the logic of buying and selling no longer applies to material good alone but increasingly governs the whole of life. However, there is a wide spread realization that markets have become detached from morals and we need to somehow reconnect them. The use of markets to allocate social goods has also been a cause of concern. In this context, answer the following: 20 (a) Is greed wholly a vice or a trait of character that has both positive and negative sides? Could you relate it to the utilitarian philosophy that emphasizes pursuit of self interest by individuals as the basis of economic well being? (b) Are there some things that money shouldn't buy? Illustrate with examples.20 marks
  17. Q11(a)Is greed wholly a vice or a trait of character that has both positive and negative sides? Could you relate it to the utilitarian philosophy that emphasizes pursuit of self interest by individuals as the basis of economic well being?
  18. Q11(b)Is greed wholly a vice or a trait of character that has both positive and negative sides? Could you relate it to the utilitarian philosophy that emphasizes pursuit of self interest by individuals as the basis of economic well being? (b) Are there some things that money shouldn't buy? Illustrate with examples.
  19. Q12You are the head of a policy think-tank. There is a proposal to cut down more than 10,000 trees to build a residential colony in the capital of the country. The city has one of the highest homeless population in the country and the settlement will be used for them. This news has generated a lot of public debate. While on the one hand is the need to expand urban infrastructure in order to meet the demands of the growing population, on the other, is the environmental concern. In last ten years, the city has lost more than half of its green cover and has seen increased frequency of extreme climatic events. You are asked to deliver a lecture for the policymakers and concerned citizens, in which you have to specifically deal with the following questions: (a) Why do you think such situations arise in the first place where developmental activities and environmental concerns often come out as antithetical to each other? (b) What should be the short-term and long-term solutions for tackling such situations? (c) What are the potential benefits of inculcating environmental concerns in the policy making and planning process?20 marks
  20. Q1320 marks
  21. Q14You have been appointed by Election Commission as a booth level officer to oversee the conduct of elections in a remote and under-developed area. For the preparations of elections, you have been instructed to ensure maximum voter turnout. For this, you conduct a series of meetings with the people in villages encouraging them to vote in large numbers. However, they confront you with the fact that despite so many previous elections, the promises made by representatives remain unfulfilled and even the basic necessities of livelihood are not available. As such, they are ignorant of your appeals and are subsequently not forthcoming even to listen to you, let alone giving assurances to vote. Based on this information, answer the following questions: 20 (a) Identify the stakeholders in the situation along with their interests. (b) What are the factors that you will take into account to convince the people and ensure maximum voter turnout?20 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 254 words written

Opening · a figure

An estimated 5 crore people suffer from mental health issues in India, as per WHO. As with mental illness, in terminal illness too, the ability of the patient to decide upon the course of treatment and care given to him/her is restricted.

Living will therefore is a legal instrument where a person outlines the manner in which his illness must be handled by the caregivers as well as healthcare profesionals.

Further the Aruna Shanbaug case further brigs into question whether such patients should be given the right to decide beforehand whether they should be given palliative care, or left to die on their own will.

The various ethical issues involved are:

From Individual Perspective

Body · points

  • Since the family of the person is affected, should they be also heard when a person decides his living will?
  • Whether the caregivers can be reliably trusted to follow the will and not mistreat the person
  • Whether he has the financial wherewithal to ensure that the will is honoured.

From Societal Perspective

  • Whether a person should be allowed to stop treatment (in his will), i.e right to life → whether absolute or not?
  • Whether the society is willing to bear the cost of palliative care
  • Whether the person should be allowed to choose his living will and whether a doctor can override it in the best interest of the family and society.

Close · a summary

Thus living wills are a sensitive issue and the provision of advanced directive in Medic Mental Health Bill should be widely debated.