Q7. What does the following quotation means to you in the present context “Power does not corrupt. Fear corrupts—perhaps the fear of a loss of power.” — John Steinbeck Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Ethical reasoning by linking power, fear, and moral behaviour, which is highly relevant in contemporary governance and public administration. …
Q6. “Reformers often challenge societal norms by prioritising ethical conviction over popular acceptance.” Analyse this statement. Evaluate its implications for ethical leadership in contemporary governance. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question To assess the role of ethical conviction in reformist actions and its relevance for shaping value-based leadership in governance. Key …
Q7. What do each of the quotation conveys to you in the present context? (10 M) “The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in times of moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.” — Dante Alighieri Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question To assess understanding of ethical responsibility in situations of injustice …
Q7. What do each of the quotation conveys to you in the present context? (10 M) “Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast or easy.” — Brené Brown Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Integrity is a core ethical value expected from public servants and …
Q7. Analyse the role of empathy and moral courage in preventing communal violence. How can these virtues be institutionalised in public life? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The question examines the practical relevance of ethical virtues like empathy and moral courage in preventing communal violence, and their linkage with constitutional …
Anecdote: When Martin Luther King Jr. declared that “the time is always right to do what is right,” he was not offering a slogan but a moral command to history. In the segregated streets of Montgomery and the charged silence of Birmingham’s jails, King chose conscience over convenience. He believed that justice delayed was justice …
Q6. Moral courage, rather than moral knowledge, defines transformative leadership. Evaluate this statement. Explain how this insight is relevant for civil servants facing ethical dilemmas. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question The practical foundations of ethical leadership in public life, especially at a time when civil servants face complex pressures, value …
Q7. What does the following quotation mean to you in the present context? (150 words) “The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is.” – Winston Churchill. Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Understanding of core ethical values like truth, integrity, and moral …
Q7. Moral courage is tested not only in resisting authority but also in confronting social majoritarianism. Illustrate its relevance in public life. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question In the context of rising social polarisation and public conformity pressures, which test ethical conduct beyond formal authority and law. Key Demand of …
Q7. What does the following quote mean to you in the present context? “The Time Is Always Right To Do What Is Right”. – Martin Luther King Jr. Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: Ethical leadership and moral courage are crucial in present times of institutional pressure, social conflict and rising moral …
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Q7. What does the following quote mean to you in the present context? “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest”. – Mark Twain Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: Understanding of moral courage, ethical decision-making, and integrity in public life, using Mark Twain’s quote as a …
Q7. What does the following quote means to you in the present context. “Even the most rational approach to ethics is defenceless if there isn’t the will to do what is right”. – Alexander Solzhenitsyn Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: The importance of moral will in ethical decision-making and its relevance in …
Anecdote: At Mumbai’s Ram Mandir railway station, a young man named Vikas Bendre rose to heroism when he helped a woman in labour deliver her baby on a train platform. Stranded without medical assistance and facing delays in emergency services, he showed extraordinary presence of mind by connecting with a female doctor via video call. …
Q7. Explain how moral courage and institutional loyalty can come into conflict in public service. Analyse how a civil servant should balance personal conscience with professional duty. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: Ethical tension between moral courage and institutional loyalty in public service, and to assess the ability to …
Anecdote: At the age of 70, Leela Jose, a farmer from Konnathady in Idukki, chose to defy both gravity and societal expectations by leaping out of a plane from 13,000 ft in Dubai. What started as a quiet wish nurtured while watching skydiving videos on television turned into a life-changing reality during a visit to …
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Q7. “Evil persists not only because of wrongdoers but also because of institutional silence”. Assess the ethical dilemmas posed when organisations cover up abuse to protect reputation. How does this compromise justice and accountability? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question The case of institutional silence in child abuse incidents (like …
Q7. “Ethics in public service is not just about rule-following, but about the courage to act rightly under pressure”. Comment. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question: Cases like the IRCTC scam highlight the need for ethical courage beyond procedural compliance. Key Demand of the question: The question requires explaining why …
Q7. What does the following quotation convey to you in the present context? (10 M) “You can chain me, you can torture me, you can even destroy this body, but you will never imprison my mind”. -Mahatma Gandhi Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question The quote by Mahatma Gandhi is a powerful reflection …
Q7. “Silence in the face of moral wrong is complicity”. Analyse. What role do moral courage and whistle-blowing play in preventing such acts of injustice? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: The police investigation into a mob violence case in Harduaganj has taken a twist after a laboratory report confirmed …
Q7. Public officials often operate in environments where institutional inefficiencies and procedural lapses go unchecked. Discuss the ethical implications of such inaction and the role of proactive vigilance and moral courage in upholding public interest. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: The government suffered a loss of ₹1,757.56 crore as state-owned …
