Day: August 23, 2018

Topic – Part of the series of case studies on ethics. 6) The Drinking Water Monitoring Programme initially detected the presence of a chemical pollutant in the well supplying a coastal resort whose economy was based primarily on tourism. The analysis results showed a level of contamination that exceeded the limits established in the applicable …

Continue reading “6) The Drinking Water Monitoring Programme initially detected the presence of a chemical pollutant in the well supplying a coastal resort whose economy was based primarily on tourism. The analysis results showed a level of contamination that exceeded the limits established in the applicable legislation. After taking fresh samples and analysing these, the results were confirmed and recorded in the regional Water Quality Information System. The public health officer responsible for testing this supply issued a report in which, despite recognizing that the limits established by law had been exceeded, he stated that consumption of water from the well did not pose an imminent, extraordinary threat to the health of the population. Despite this, the technical report concluded with a proposal to take the precautionary measure of closing the well and informing the population about the ongoing situation. Upon receipt of the technical report, the health authority with competence for adoption of the precautionary measure evaluated the scale of the violation, its imminent impact on the health of the affected population, the economic impact on the locality of closing the well, and the social alarm that this would cause at the start of the tourist season. Following this, it met with the public health management team to inform it of its decision not to ratify the proposed precautionary measure in view of the fact that, having taken into consideration the other public interests at stake, it took the view that it was preferable that the well should continue to supply the population with drinking water while alternative solutions were sought. When the officer responsible for monitoring the supply was informed by his management that, despite the report, the proposed measure would not be adopted, he asked himself what he should do. Discuss the ethical issues involved in the above situation? (250 words)”

Topic – Part of static series under the heading – “pressure belts of the world” 5) Explain what causes the shifting of pressure belts and the impact it has on the climate of different regions of the world?(250 words).   Key demand of the question The question expects us to describe what causes the shift …

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Topic–  Challenges to internal security through communication networks 4) Mandating messaging apps to screen messages to curb the problem of fake news is wrong at multiple levels. Discuss (250 words) Livemint Why this question The recent increase in incidents of lynching all over the country poses grave security challenges. The government has responded by placing the …

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Topic– Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security. 3) In light of the strategic status quo in South Asia, there is a growing need to revise India’s nuclear doctrine. Analyze. (250 words) Livemint Why this question Various experts have called for a revision of India’s nuclear policy which they …

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Topic–  Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. 2) SFCs have not been provided with the necessary environment to play their rightful role in Indian fiscal federalism. Comment.(250 words)  The hindu Why this question While Union Finance Commissions (UFC) have been regularly constituted and their reports have influenced Indian …

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Topic–  Issues relating to development and  management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. 1) What do you understand by hemoglobinopathies. Discuss. Also, discuss the objectives and the recommendations of the draft policy for Prevention and Control of Hemoglobinopathies.(250 words) The hindu Reference Why this question The centre has recently released the draft …

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