AIR 16 · CSE 2018 · GS4 · 58 pages

Trupti Ankush Dhodmise: GS4 answer copy

19 answers by Trupti Ankush Dhodmise, as written in the test. Each question opens a page with how other toppers answered it.

The questions

  1. Q1(a)Explain the significance of the following in the context of civil service: (iii) Strength of character10 marks
  2. Q1(b)Do you think nation states owe a responsibility towards asylum seekers? What are the considerations that should, in your opinion, go into the making of a refugee policy? Provide arguments with contemporary examples.10 marks
  3. Q2(a)Why do civil servants have a special obligation to uphold ethical standards? What are the main areas of concerns for implementation of an effective ethical standard in civil services? In this context, suggest measures to remedy these concerns.10 marks
  4. Q2(b)Analyse the ethical dimensions of using nuclear deterrence as a self-defense strategy.10 marks
  5. Q3(a)We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give. (i) Highlight the importance of value of altruism for a society. (ii) Discuss the role of education in imparting such values.10 marks
  6. Q3(b)Giving examples, examine the relationship between personal and professional ethics of civil servants.10 marks
  7. Q4(a)Bring out the significance of probity in public life. What are the requisites for ensuring probity in governance? Pointing out the key concerns in India in this context, suggest certain remedial measures.10 marks
  8. Q4(b)While the corrupt and dishonest should be punished swiftly, honest public servants need to be protected against malicious and motivated complaints to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of an organisation. Discuss. How can the two objectives be reconciled?10 marks
  9. Q5(a)Explain with examples how emotional intelligence increases the effectiveness of leadership skills in a civil servant.10 marks
  10. Q5(b)A Citizens' Charter sees public services through the eyes of those who use them. In this context, analyze the importance of citizen charter in making public services citizen centric.10 marks
  11. Q6Social media has played a key role in influencing political opinions and social attitudes in India. Comment.10 marks
  12. Q7"Nonviolence is not servile passivity but a powerful moral force which makes for social transformation". Comment.10 marks
  13. Q8Good corporate governance is not an end in itself. It is a means to support economic efficiency, sustainable growth and financial stability. Discuss.10 marks
  14. Q9The steady decline in sex ratio suggests that marked improvement in the economy and literacy rates do not seem to have had any impact on this index. In fact, the availability of new technology and its easy access for the urban, wealthy and educated have worsened the trend and harmed the status of women in Indian society. 20 (a) Explain why the phenomenon should not be simply viewed as a medical or legal issue and more attention should be given to the ethical issues involved. (b) Give some suggestions to tackle the problem of declining sex ratio. (c) Discuss the ethical dilemma involved in Right to abortion vs. Prevention of female foeticide. How can this be resolved?20 marks
  15. Q10You are working as a senior doctor in the oncology department of a super specialty hospital located in Delhi. While accessing the quotations from reputed pharmaceutical companies to hospitals, you unearth a nexus between pharma firms and the hospital administration. You get to know that they are hand-in glove with each other and trying to fleece cancer patients by selling drugs at exorbitant prices, even though low cost alternative drugs are available in the market. Being the head of Alliance of Doctors for Ethical Healthcare, who is working against the arbitrary price regime of life saving drugs, you get a chance to represent your case before the Health Minister of your state. However, certain other doctors of the Alliance have asked you to present a distorted reality in front of the Minister since they are obtaining pecuniary benefits from such a scheme of nexus, which would cease if the nexus gets exposed. 20 (a) Identify the main stakeholders and ethical issues involved. (b) Analyse the possible solutions for addressing the issues. (c) What would be your final course of action and why?20 marks
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  17. Q12While on the one hand, some state governments have implemented alcohol consumption prohibition laws, it is permitted in other states. Debates around this issue often involves aspects such as individual rights, cultural attitudes and social welfare. As a teacher you need to explain the key issues involved to a young audience. What are these? How would you conclude the lecture?20 marks
  18. Q13You are a teacher in the Science department of a reputed college. Your HoD (Head of Department) has been a good mentor to you and has guided your career progress. You get to know from one of your students that the HoD gives private tuitions at his residence, which is disliked by many others in the department. There are also rumours that he might be giving extra marks to the students taking his tuitions. When enguired, his reply is that he is not alone and a few other teachers are giving private tuitions as well. He assures you that it is beneficial for the students as some of them need extra attention. He advises you not to make a fuss about it and indirectly reminds you about the assessment rating, which is due this week. You are aware that a good rating will definitely get you the due promotion. The HoD is due to retire in 4 months. (a) What are the dilemmas that you face in this situation? (b) Highlight the course of action that you would adopt and give reasons for the same.20 marks
  19. Q14While stampedes and mishaps due to overcrowding have led to loss of lives on multiple occasions, it remains an issue discussed only when there is a tragedy. Recently you were assigned the responsibility of conducting a mela around a revered religious place, which attracts millions of devotees. Every year the numbers have been increasing and this year due to certain celestial alignments the crowd is expected to be unprecedented. In the previous year the officer in charge was criticised and transferred over allegations of hurting religious sensitivities by restricting access to the religious place. You have three months to prepare for the mela. (a) Identify the key areas you would focus on? (b) What are the challenges that you foresee? (c) How do you propose to overcome them?20 marks

The answers

Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 172 words written

Explain the significance of the following in the context of civil service: (iii) Strength of character

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(i) Public Trust.

  • It is essential to conduct the successful implementation of various schemes and programs.
  • To implement innovative ideas
  • Essential to make policies successful e.g. The sustenance of development infrastructure in tribal belt needs their trust.

(ii) Objectivity - It is an essential quality of civil servant to

  • To judge the situation without any prejudice, bias, partisanship.
  • Fair route to exercise the justice. e.g. Resolution of dispute among two people need the objective overview of facts involved into.

(iii) Strength of character - It is important to affirm the conviction of our action of civil servant which comes from his inherent belief in values. e.g. T.N. Sheshan in election reforms

(iv) Empathy - It is an essential quality to deliver services to marginalized and deprived sections of society - poor, children, women, Divyang etc. It ensure the inclusiveness of action.

(v) Selflessness This leads to strengthen the integrity towards public action over selfish vested interests. e.g. With this quality, civil servant won't indulge into corrupt acts.

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