Topic: Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance; strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international relations and funding; corporate governance.
7. Discuss the ethical aspects involved in regulation of betting and gambling. (250 words)
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur has ignited the debate on legalizing betting in sports, particularly in cricket. Thus the question.
Key Demand of the question:
One must discuss in detail the ethical aspects involved in regulation of betting and gambling with suitable examples.
Directive:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you have to debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You have to give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by commenting on what betting and gambling are.
Body:
In India, in 2018, the Law Commission recommended that legalizing betting and gambling in the present scenario is not desirable and that a ban must be enforced on unlawful betting and gambling. It however said that if this is not possible, then regulating this activity is the viable option.
Comment on the legal status – falls in list 2 of 7th schedule; presently all gambling, except lottery, is banned in the country. Also, lotteries organized by the GoI or govt of any state falls under union list.
Present points both for and against betting and gambling; discuss the ethical concerns involved.
Conclusion:
Suggest a fair and balanced solution to address the issue ethically.
