The attraction of an ethical theory like Utilitarianism is that it attempts to resolve moral issues on the basis of a single criterion – outcome. Elaborate.

Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; 7. The attraction of an ethical theory like Utilitarianism is that it attempts to resolve moral issues on the basis of a single criterion – outcome. Elaborate. (150 Words) Difficulty Level: Easy Why the question: The question is part …

The concept of dharma evolved over time, its meaning shifting from a ‘ritual ethics of deeds’ to a more personal virtue based on one’s conscience. Elaborate.

Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; 7. The concept of dharma evolved over time, its meaning shifting from a ‘ritual ethics of deeds’ to a more personal virtue based on one’s conscience. Elaborate. (150 words) Difficulty level: Tough Why the question: The question is part of the static …

What do you understand by a ‘moral compass’? Elaborate upon its role in making morally right choices.

Topic:  laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; 7. What do you understand by a ‘moral compass’? Elaborate upon its role in making morally right choices. (150 words) Difficulty Level: Moderate Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications. Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General …

By placing a moral compass, we create a clear vision of the mental processes that point us in an ethical direction. Elaborate.

Topic: laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; 7. By placing a moral compass, we create a clear vision of the mental processes that point us in an ethical direction. Elaborate. (150 words) Difficulty Level: Moderate Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – …

A person’s moral decision of what is right and wrong is not the sheer application of a mathematical principle. Many variables come into play when examining how to conduct a person’s life. Discuss.

Topic: strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance 7. A person’s moral decision of what is right and wrong is not the sheer application of a mathematical principle. Many variables come into play when examining how to conduct a person’s life. Discuss. (150 words) Difficulty level: Easy Why the question: The question is part …

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 – …

What do understand by the doctrine of Utilitarianism?

Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 7. What do understand by the doctrine of Utilitarianism? (150 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: plato.stanford.edu Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’ in Mission-2022 Secure. Key Demand of …

What do understand by the doctrine of Consequentialism?

Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 7. What do understand by the doctrine of Consequentialism? (150 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: stanford.edu Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’ in Mission-2022 Secure. Key Demand of …

Morality would be very shallow and almost meaningless, if the sole moral imperatives were to seek happiness and avoid the miseries for ourselves. Critically Analyse.

Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 7. Morality would be very shallow and almost meaningless, if the sole moral imperatives were to seek happiness and avoid the miseries for ourselves. Critically Analyse. (150 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: A Practical Approach to Ethics Integrity and Aptitude D.K Balaji. Why the …

The consequences of our actions are important and we should weigh these up when we consider what we should do. Evaluate the statement in the context of utilitarian ethics.

Topic: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics – in private and public relationships. Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; 7. The consequences of our actions are important and we should weigh these up when we consider …

Family is the foundation on which values are built and a strong familial value system transforms children in to adults who contribute to an orderly and peaceful society. Discuss.

Topic: role of Family society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 6. Family is the foundation on which values are built and a strong familial value system transforms children in to adults who contribute to an orderly and peaceful society. Discuss. (150 words) Difficulty level: Easy Why the question: The question is part of the …

[MISSION 2022] Insights SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 4 April 2022

  Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  MISSION – 2022: YEARLONG TIMETABLE Join IPM 4.0 to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday   General Studies – 1 Topic:  Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc., geographical features …

What are the ways of strengthening and improving the moral character of civil servants? (150 words)

Topic:  strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance 7. What are the ways of strengthening and improving the moral character of civil servants? (150 words)   Difficulty level: Easy Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’ in Mission-2022 Secure. …

[MISSION 2022] Insights SECURE 2022 : Daily UPSC Mains Answer Writing Practice: 28 March 2022

  Click on EACH question to post/upload you answers. How to Follow Secure Initiative? How to Self-evaluate your answer?  MISSION – 2022: YEARLONG TIMETABLE Join IPM 4.0 to get an assured review of 2 secure answers everyday   General Studies – 1 Topic: Social empowerment 1. There have been various efforts towards securing a life of …

Ethics does its work in international relations by granting and withdrawing legitimacy. Discuss. (150 words)

Topic: ethical issues in international relations 7. Ethics does its work in international relations by granting and withdrawing legitimacy. Discuss. (150 words) Difficulty level: Tough Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’ in Mission-2022 Secure. Key Demand of the question: …

History shows that the mitigation and cessation of unjust practices ultimately comes from the assertion of core values of humanity. Explain with examples. (150 words)

Topic: Human Values – lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of Family society and educational institutions in inculcating values. 6.  History shows that the mitigation and cessation of unjust practices ultimately comes from the assertion of core values of humanity. Explain with examples. (150 words) Difficulty level: Moderate …

The middle path is the core of Buddha’s teaching and can be adopted in all walks of life. Elaborate with examples.

Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 7. The middle path is the core of Buddha’s teaching and can be adopted in all walks of life. Elaborate with examples. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate. Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 …

Moral norms are aspirational and prescriptive rather than functional and descriptive. Critically analyse.

Topic: dimensions of ethics; 7. Moral norms are aspirational and prescriptive rather than functional and descriptive. Critically analyse. (150 words) Difficulty level: Tough Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’ in Mission-2022 Secure. Key Demand of the question: To write …

Examine the relevance of Rawls’ theory of justice in the present day.

Topic: Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world. 7. Examine the relevance of Rawls’ theory of justice in the present day. (150 word) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: plato.stanford.edu Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Philosophical Mondays’ in Mission-2022 …

By placing a moral compass, we create a clear vision of the mental processes that point us in an ethical direction. Elaborate.

Topic: laws, rules, regulations and conscience as sources of ethical guidance; 7. By placing a moral compass, we create a clear vision of the mental processes that point us in an ethical direction. Elaborate. (150 words) Difficulty Level: Moderate Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications. Why the question: The question is part of …