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. …
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CLICK HERE TO VIEW TIMETABLE UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 Schedule: Preliminary Examination: May 24, 2026 (Sunday) Main Examination: Commences from August 21, 2026 (Friday) It was in June 2013 that Daily Answer Writing challenge was started on this then-fledgling website. Within a few days, hundreds of UPSC civil services aspirants thronged the website to …
CLICK HERE TO VIEW TIMETABLE UPSC Civil Services Examination 2026 Schedule: Preliminary Examination: May 24, 2026 (Sunday) Main Examination: Commences from August 21, 2026 (Friday) It was in June 2013 that Daily Answer Writing challenge was started on this then-fledgling website. Within a few days, hundreds of UPSC civil services aspirants …
ARCHIVES 15 September 2014 I) You are working as DM of a district where illegal mining of sand is rampant. Recently there was an accident between a truck illegally carrying sand and a government passenger bus. Many passengers died on the spot because of the accident. Ever since you assumed power, you are trying to curb …
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By: User of Insightsonindia.com Illegal Gratification: It is defined as taking gratification other than legal remuneration in respect of an official act. Gratification is not limited to pecuniary gratifications or to gratifications estimable in money. It also includes favouring or disfavouring one person over the other. Ex: The 2G spectrum scam involved politicians and government officials in …
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ARCHIVES 30 August 2014 1) Looking at the ongoing conflicts around the world, which world leader of the past would you have liked to see him/her today to solve these conflicts and why? Comment. (200 Words) 2) You are a civil services aspirant. One day in a narrow colony of the city where you stay, …
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ARCHIVES 28 August 2014 1) What teachings of Lord Buddha are most relevant today and why? Critically examine. (200 Words) Reference Reference – 2 2) You are the principal of a girls’ residential high school. One day a girl from an hostel complains that her warden, a lady who is also her class teacher, had …
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ETHICS and INTEGRITY – Daily Answer Writing Challenge, July 10, 2014 1) Write a note on the basic Human Values. Critically comment on the role of educational institutions in inculcating these values, especially in the context of Indian education system. (200 Words) Reference 2) “In law a man is guilty when he violates the rights …
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Ethics case Study – 26 You are an Indian diplomat send to china to negotiate on border issue. The diplomat you work with Mr. Xi is a senior diplomat and in a decision taking position.he has great fondness for Indian culture.and his soft side makes him agree to some Indian demands which otherwise might not …
Ethics Case Study – 25 Sampath is working in a Software company. His salary is not good. He is a divorcee and has ailing parents to look after. He is living with them in a small rented house. His father, whom he respects and loves a lot, is diagnosed with cancer and is on chemotherapy. …
Ethics Case study: Ethical Dilemma. You are the Director of a reputed college. One of the most meritorious students of the College has come to you with a request for a small upwards revision in his score. He has got 89.99% in the final semester. But, it requires at at least 90% or above in …
