75 Days Mains Revision Plan 2024 – GS 2
Full Syllabus
Topic: Development and management of social sector like Health, Education, and Human Resources.
Q1. How have digital initiatives in India contributed to the functioning of the education system in the country? Discuss. (10M)
Key Demand of the Question:
Discuss the impact of digital initiatives on the functioning of the education system in India.
Directive:
Discuss- To explore and evaluate how digital initiatives have impacted and improved various aspects of the Indian education system, providing a balanced view of their contributions and challenges.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Briefly introduce the concept of digital initiatives in education. State their relevance to the Indian education system.
Body:
First part: Contributions of Digital Initiatives
Enhanced Access to Education
Improved Learning Resources
Skill Development
Administrative Efficiency
Second part: Challenges
Digital Divide
Infrastructure Issues
Training Needs
Conclusion:
Highlight the importance of addressing challenges to maximize the benefits of digital initiatives in education.
Topic: Important aspects of governance: Transparency and Accountability
Q2. Transparency and accountability among all stakeholders in government functioning are leading practices towards good governance. Illustrate. (15M)
Key Demand of the Question:
Illustrate how transparency and accountability among stakeholders in government functioning contribute to good governance.
Directive:
Illustrate- providing specific examples and real-life instances to show how transparency and accountability among stakeholders contribute to good governance.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Define transparency and accountability in the context of government functioning.
Body:
First part: Benefits of transparency (e.g., reduced corruption, increased public trust).
Examples of transparency practices (e.g., public access to government data, open budget systems).
Second Part: Benefits of accountability (e.g., improved service delivery, better decision-making).
Examples of accountability mechanisms (e.g., audit reports, ombudsman systems).
Conclusion:
Emphasize the need for continued efforts to enhance these practices.
ETHICS
3 Q. What do you understand by the term moral? Briefly explain the 3 Indian moral philosophers you follow and their contributions. [10M, 150words]
Key Demand of question: Define moral terms and explain any 3 Indian Philosophers
Structure of the answer:
Introduction: Start with the definition of morals.
Body:
- Use examples to explain morals.
- Then mention any 3 philosophers you like and their work.
- The structure of the answer should be as follows:
- Briefly introduce about thinker.
- Explain his contribution
- Explain why you follow it
Conclusion: Conclude by highlighting its significance.
2Q. In the near future, autonomous vehicles (AVs) will become a common mode of transportation. These vehicles will be equipped with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can make real-time decisions to ensure the safety of passengers and pedestrians. However, a critical ethical dilemma arises when an AV encounters an unavoidable accident scenario where it must choose between two harmful outcomes. Let’s take one such hypothetical situation, an autonomous vehicle is driving through a busy city street with four passengers on board. Suddenly, a group of school children unexpectedly crosses the road at a blind curve. The AV’s AI system has milliseconds to react, and there are only two possible outcomes first is the AV swerves to avoid the children, crashing into a wall. This action will save the children’s lives but will likely result in severe injuries or fatalities to the four passengers. Second is the AV continues on its path, hitting the children. This action will result in the death of the children but will save the lives of the four passengers.
In the given circumstance answer the following:
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- Discuss the ethical issues surrounding AI development.
- In your perspective, which choice should AI make? Justify your answer with an appropriate philosophy. [20M]
Key Demand of the question: Identify the ethical issues and justify which choice should AI make.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction: Start with the nuances of the case study.
Body:
The answer body must have the following aspects covered
- Identify the stakeholders and discuss the ethical issues involved.
- Discuss which choice AI should make in the following case. Argue with the following philosophies.
- Utilitarianism
- Deontology
- Virtue ethics
- Categorical imperative
- Try to justify which other option was rejected as well to make the answer complete
Conclusion:
Briefly summarize the argument regarding the case study.
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