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Anecdote: On a dusty stretch between Hulikal and Kudur in the 1950s, a childless couple walked miles each day carrying pots of water for saplings no one else believed would survive. Saalumarada Thimmakka, with her husband Chikkaiah, tended to each banyan as though it were the child she never had. Through droughts, grazing cattle, and …
Syllabus: Applied Ethics Source: TOI Context: Article in news revisited how Ayurveda and ancient Indian philosophy embed environmental ethics in the triad of water, soil, and spirit—a timely reminder as India advances climate resilience and sustainable farming goals. About Environmental Ethics in Indian Philosophy: What it is? It is a moral framework that perceives nature …
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Context: The European Union (EU) is considering a ban on ethanol-based products after the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) flagged potential carcinogenic risks from prolonged exposure. About European Union’s Proposed Ethanol Ban: What it is? The proposal by the European Union seeks to restrict or phase out ethanol-containing products, including fuel additives, industrial solvents, and personal …
Q7. As a dedicated civil service aspirant based in Delhi, you, Siddarth, have become increasingly aware of severe climate issues, particularly pollution and worsening air quality. Living in Delhi has shown you the pressing need for sustainable solutions, especially around Diwali when pollution levels spike. In response, you proactively organized awareness campaigns on green …
Anecdote: For nearly two decades, vast stretches of forestland inside the Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh were steadily eaten away by encroachers. What once was a thriving jungle had, by 2020, turned into cleared plots and illegal settlements. The challenge before the Forest Department was immense: how to reclaim 1,800 acres of land spread across …
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Anecdote: Fifteen years ago, in the dusty village of Sirawas in Rajasthan’s Alwar district, a sacred grove named Chudasidh Adavad stood lifeless—its soil cracked, its trees gone, its animals starving. The elders remembered the grove not as ruin, but as divine land—a place that once cradled two flowing streams, shaded livestock under native trees, and …
Q7. As the District Commissioner of Wayanad, Kerala, you are responsible for a district renowned for its lush, pristine forests and vibrant tourism sector. This year, however, the region faced unprecedented challenges due to exceptionally heavy rainfall, which far exceeded meteorological predictions. On one night of July, while residents of the Vellarimala hill ranges slept, …
Q7. What does the following quotation convey to you in the present context? (10 M) “Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected”. -George Washington Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: To assess the relationship between moral duty and happiness and its practical application in ethical decision-making, leadership, governance, and public administration in …
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Q7. “Neglect of the voiceless in public policy is a reflection of ethical deficit in governance”. Examine this in the context of animal welfare. Discuss how empathy can shape administrative responsibility. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The post-mortem examination on the carcass of a female wild elephant that died at …
Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators Q7. Examine how ethical minimalism, as practised by Vinoba Bhave, promotes sustainable governance. In what ways can these values address present-day climate and consumption crises? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: Ethical values rooted in …
Q7. As Earth’s climate continues to deteriorate, scientists are exploring new methods to potentially mitigate climate change. One such method is geoengineering, which involves deliberately manipulating the Earth’s climate to slow or halt global warming. Numerous ideas have been proposed as potential solutions, including stratospheric particle injection (SPI), marine cloud brightening (MCB), space reflectors, desert …
Topic: dimensions of ethics; 7. What do you understand environmental ethics? Explain its importance as a branch of ethics in contemporary times. (150 words) Difficulty level: Moderate. Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Conceptual Tuesdays’ in Mission-2022 Secure. Key Demand of …
Topic : dimensions of ethics; 7. For most of human history, ethics has concentrated on “human rights”. However, ethics now include the rights of environment. In this context, explain environmental ethics. (150 words) Difficulty level: Moderate. Reference: A Practical Approach to Ethics Integrity and Aptitude by D.K Balaji. Why the question: The question is part …
