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“Character is revealed not by opportunities available to an individual, but by the choices made in response to them”. Discuss its relevance in ethical decision-making.

Q7. “Character is revealed not by opportunities available to an individual, but by the choices made in response to them”. Discuss its relevance in ethical decision-making. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The relationship between character and ethical conduct, a core theme in ethics that is relevant to public life, leadership …

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“Emotional distress and perceived injustice can cloud moral judgement in critical situations.” Explain how emotions influence ethical decision-making.

Q7. “Emotional distress and perceived injustice can cloud moral judgement in critical situations.” Explain how emotions influence ethical decision-making. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question In the context of increasing incidents where emotional responses drive unethical actions, raising concerns about ethical reasoning and governance. Key Demand of the question The question …

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Explain the key dimensions of ethics. Discuss their relevance in decision-making in public administration.

Q7. Explain the key dimensions of ethics. Discuss their relevance in decision-making in public administration. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Ethics forms the foundation of public administration, and understanding its dimensions is essential to address contemporary governance challenges involving accountability, transparency, and integrity. Key Demand of the question The question …

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Identify the key determinants influencing ethical behaviour. Examine how these determinants interact in real-life situations.

Q7. Identify the key determinants influencing ethical behaviour. Examine how these determinants interact in real-life situations. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Ethical behaviour in governance is increasingly influenced by competing personal, social and institutional factors, making it crucial to understand its determinants and their interaction in real-life situations. Key Demand …

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As the Chief Secretary of a progressive Indian state committed to equality and women’s empowerment, you introduced the “Digitally Padho” scheme to address the digital divide among students.

Q7. As the Chief Secretary of a progressive Indian state committed to equality and women’s empowerment, you introduced the “Digitally Padho” scheme to address the digital divide among students. The initiative aimed to provide ₹10,000 in direct financial assistance to Class 11 and 12 students, empowering them to purchase tablets or smartphones for digital learning. …

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Identify the key determinants of ethical behaviour in individuals. Explain how these determinants interact in real-life situations.

Q6. Identify the key determinants of ethical behaviour in individuals. Explain how these determinants interact in real-life situations. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Repeated ethical lapses in public institutions and professional spaces highlight that ethical conduct is not automatic but shaped by multiple influences, making it important to understand both …

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“Ethical failure often begins not with malice, but with moral curiosity unguided by conscience”. Comment.

  Q7. “Ethical failure often begins not with malice, but with moral curiosity unguided by conscience”. Comment. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: Ethical lapses may emerge from ignorance or curiosity rather than malice — and tests understanding of the role of conscience, moral reasoning, and ethical education in guiding human …

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“Ethical vulnerability is as dangerous as financial vulnerability”. Examine how emotional exploitation challenges ethical decision-making. Suggest mechanisms to promote ethical resilience.

  Q7. “Ethical vulnerability is as dangerous as financial vulnerability”. Examine how emotional exploitation challenges ethical decision-making. Suggest mechanisms to promote ethical resilience. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question: In light of increasing online scams that exploit emotional trust, such as the 2025 Mumbai case, which highlight how ethical judgement can …

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Shruti, an IAS officer from the 2022 batch, has a routine of reading the newspaper daily. One day, she came across a distressing article reporting a tragic incident in Old Rajinder Nagar. A basement in a local coaching institute was inundated following a burst drain during heavy rainfall.

Q7. Shruti, an IAS officer from the 2022 batch, has a routine of reading the newspaper daily. One day, she came across a distressing article reporting a tragic incident in Old Rajinder Nagar. A basement in a local coaching institute was inundated following a burst drain during heavy rainfall. This disaster resulted in the deaths …

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In ethical decision making the three basic principles of intuitionism, moral idealism and utilitarianism can be used for resolution of problem. Comment.

Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 7. In ethical decision making the three basic principles of intuitionism, moral idealism and utilitarianism can be used for resolution of problem. Comment. (150 word) Difficulty level: Tough Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – …

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