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 …
Context: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has launched “Operation Golden Sweep”, cracking down on a transnational gold smuggling syndicate at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. About Operation Golden Sweep: What it is? A strategic intelligence-led operation by DRI aimed at dismantling a global gold smuggling network using transit passengers and airport insiders to …
Context: Doctors have warned that doomscrolling — the habit of continuously consuming negative news online — is altering brain functions, increasing anxiety, and affecting focus and decision-making among young professionals. About Doomscrolling: What it is: Doomscrolling means endlessly scrolling through bad or distressing news on phones or social media, even when it causes stress. How …
Q7. What does the quotations convey to you in the present context? (10 M) “Relativity applies to physics, not ethics” – Albert Einstein Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: To assess understanding of moral philosophy and its distinction from scientific relativism, and to test the ability to apply ethical reasoning to modern …
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Q7. Differentiate between attitude and behaviour. Explain the factors, which determine the degree of influence of attitudes on behaviour. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question The conceptual clarity of key ethics terms (attitude vs behaviour) and examines how internal states translate into external actions, influenced by psychological, social, and moral …
Q7. What is the role of compassion in ethical decision-making? Explain how it strengthens social trust. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Recent debates on values in governance and public service highlight how compassion shapes humane decisions and strengthens trust between citizens and institutions. Key demand of the question The …
Q7. “The lure of power often leads groups to rationalize immoral acts”. Discuss with reference to the ethics of ends versus means. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The question arises from ethical challenges where groups justify immoral acts in pursuit of power, highlighting dilemmas of ends versus means in …
Q7. “Exploitation of the powerless corrodes not just individual dignity but societal morality”. Comment. How should ethical frameworks respond to such challenges? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The issue of exploitation of the powerless raises deep ethical concerns on dignity, justice, and institutional morality, making it a critical area …
Q7. “Suspicion corrodes trust, and without trust, ethics collapses”. Discuss the ethical role of empathy in sustaining personal and professional relationships. Evaluate the broader ethical consequences of erosion of trust in society and institutions. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Asked in the backdrop of rising domestic conflicts, workplace stress, …
Q7. What does the given quotation convey to you in the present context? (10 M) “Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not”. – Oprah Winfrey Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Asked to test understanding of integrity as an ethical value …
Q7. How does fear of crime affect moral responsibility in society? Suggest ethical approaches to enhance community resilience. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The issue of fear of crime is increasingly relevant in ethics as it shapes civic responsibility, trust in institutions, and community resilience, linking with current debates on …
Q7. “Public perception of fairness in administration is as important as actual fairness”. Discuss with reference to vigilance actions. Analyse its impact on institutional credibility. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: Mint Why the question The Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell in Assam raided civil service officer’s home in Guwahati and recovered ₹92 lakh …
Q7. What does the given quotation convey to you in the present context? (10 M) “Never do anything against conscience even if the state demands it” -Albert Einstein Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Abiility to interpret ethical quotations and apply them in contemporary governance, constitutional, and administrative contexts. Key Demand of the question …
Q7. Why is probity considered the cornerstone of good governance? How can ethical values strengthen institutional trust in public life? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question CBI arrests two including managing director of Indore-based company in Rs 183 crore fake bank guarantee scam Key demand of the question You need …
The UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2025 has been completed, and aspirants across the country are now looking for detailed question-wise analysis, answer strategies, and synopsis. At InsightsIAS, we bring you the most comprehensive coverage of GS Papers 1, 2, 3, 4, and the Essay Paper in a single consolidated article. Instead of searching multiple …
Contents Section A Q1 (a) Q1 (b) Q2 (a) Q2 (b) Q3 (a) Q3 (b) Q3 (c) Q4 (a) Q4 (b) Q5 (a) Q5 (b) Q6 (a) Q6 (b) Section B (Case Studies) Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q1.(a) In the present digital age, social media has revolutionised our way of communication and interaction. …
Download the official PDFs released by UPSC for Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2025 — GS I–IV, Essay, Optional subjects, and Compulsory language papers. General Studies (GS) – Official PDFs General Studies Paper – I (1.75 MB) General Studies Paper – II (2.36 MB) General Studies Paper – III (2.72 MB) General Studies Paper – IV …
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For aspiring civil servants, understanding the profound concepts of Truth and Justice is not just an academic exercise—it’s a critical component for excelling in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, particularly in UPSC Essay and GS-4 Ethics papers. These papers demand not only theoretical knowledge but also the ability to apply these values in real-world scenarios, …
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