Q7. The misuse of regulatory power for private gain represents a breakdown of integrity in public service. Comment. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Recent corruption cases in regulatory institutions highlight ethical erosion in public service and raise concerns about misuse of discretionary power. Key Demand of the question The question …
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. “Public service ethics deteriorate not due to lack of laws, but due to selective enforcement”. Analyse its impact on trust and accountability in governance. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question The ethical foundations of governance by linking declining public service ethics with enforcement practices, a concern repeatedly flagged by constitutional …
Q7. Differentiate between moral attitudes and political attitudes. Evaluate their relevance for public servants. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Attitude in ethics, particularly the distinction between moral and political attitudes, and their combined role in shaping ethical and democratic public administration. Key Demand of the question The question requires a …
Q7. Integrity in public life is tested not in rules but in resistance to unethical incentives. Analyse the ethical challenges faced by public servants. Discuss ways to strengthen ethical resilience. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Recent instances of ethical failure in public administration highlight that formal rules alone are insufficient …
Q7. Inspector Pushpendra was in charge of Lokandwala police station, where he had been serving diligently for several years. He had been married to his wife, Rashmi, for six years, but the couple had not been blessed with children, a matter that caused them considerable emotional distress. One day, during a routine case investigation, …
Q7. What does the following quotation means to you in the present context? (10 M) In law a man is guilty when he violates the rights of others. In ethics he is guilty if he only thinks of doing so. – Immanuel Kant Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: This quotation-based question …
Q7. “True leadership begins where power ends”. Examine this statement in the context of ethical leadership in public life. Assess why humility and restraint are central to enduring authority. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question: To assess the ethical dimensions of leadership beyond formal authority, highlighting how humility and restraint …
Q7. Ravi, a seasoned civil servant, was recently appointed as the head of a key department responsible for addressing public grievances and implementing welfare schemes. Recognized for his high emotional intelligence (EI), Ravi had initially earned the admiration and trust of his team through his ability to inspire, communicate effectively, and manage difficult situations …
Q7. Examine the conflict between personal interest and professional duty in public service ethics. How can institutional culture promote ethical neutrality? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The Tirunelveli caste killing case, involving a Sub-Inspector couple allegedly shielding their son, highlights the ethical tension between personal loyalties and professional obligations …
Q7. What does the following quotation convey to you in the present context? (10 M) “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” –Martin Luther King Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: The quote by Martin Luther King Jr. is relevant in today’s context of moral decline, …
Q7. What does the following quotation convey to you in the present context? “Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense”. –Gautam Buddha Difficulty Level: Medium Why the question To assess the …
