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Analysis of the Delhi Coaching Centre Incident
Root Cause of the Incident The tragic incident at the coaching center in Old Rajinder [...]
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Q. Critically analyze Mahatma Gandhi’s concept of Swaraj. How did it differ from the prevailing political thoughts of his time?
Mahatma Gandhi’s concept of Swaraj, or self-rule, was a cornerstone of his political philosophy and [...]
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Q. Discuss the concept and process of cryonics and evaluate its scientific, ethical, and legal implications. What are the potential benefits and challenges associated with this practice?
Understanding Cryonics Cryonics is the practice of preserving individuals who have died from a legal [...]
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Q. Discuss the concept of “Xenotransplantation” and its potential to address the organ transplant shortage. What are the main scientific, ethical, and medical challenges associated with xenotransplantation? How can these challenges be mitigated?
Why in News?: On 11th May, 2024, Richard Rick Slayman (American), the first recipient of [...]
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Q.7. Case study:
(a) Ethical Issues Involved Misuse of Authority: The bank manager used his authority to access [...]
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Q.6(b). Explain the term social capital. How does it enhance good governance? [UPSC 2023 GS P-4]
Social Capital Social capital refers to the networks, norms, relationships, and trust that facilitate coordination [...]
read moreQ.5(a). What were the major teachings of Guru Nanak? Explain their relevance in the contemporary world. [UPSC 2023 GS P-4]
Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, propagated teachings that emphasized spiritual and social reform. His [...]
read moreQ.5(b). “Probity is essential for an effective system of governance and socio-economic development.” Discuss. [UPSC 2023 GS P-4]
Probity, which refers to the quality of having strong moral principles, integrity, and honesty, is [...]
read moreQ.5(a). Is conscience a more reliable guide when compared to laws, rules, and regulations in the context of ethical decision-making? Discuss. [UPSC 2023 GS P-4]
The question of whether conscience is a more reliable guide than laws, rules, and regulations [...]
read moreQ.4(b). Differentiate “moral intuition” from “moral reasoning” with suitable examples. [UPSC 2023 GS P-4]
Moral Intuition vs. Moral Reasoning Moral intuition and moral reasoning are two distinct processes by [...]
read moreQ.4(a). “What really matters for success, character, happiness, and lifelong achievements is a definite set of emotional skills -your EQ- not just purely cognitive abilities that are measured by conventional IQ tests.” Do you agree with the view? Give reasons in support of your answer. [UPSC 2023 GS P-4]
Emotional intelligence (EQ) plays a crucial role in success, character, happiness, and lifelong achievements. While [...]
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Q.3(b). “To awaken the people, it is the women who must be awakened. Once she is on the move, the family moves, the village moves, the nation moves”.- Elaborate this quotation given by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in present context. [UPSC 2023 GS P-4]
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s quotation, “To awaken the people, it is the women who must be [...]
read moreQ.2(b). In the context of work environment, differentiate between ‘coercion’ and ‘undue influence’ with suitable examples. [UPSC 2023 GS P-4]
Coercion and Undue Influence in the Work Environment In the context of a work environment, [...]
read moreQ.1(b). ‘International aid’ is an accepted form of helping ‘resource-challenged’ nations. Comment on ‘ethics in contemporary international aid’. Support your answer with suitable examples. [UPSC 2023 GS P-4]
Ethics in Contemporary International Aid International aid, intended to help resource-challenged nations, often faces ethical [...]
read moreQ.1(a). What do you understand by ‘moral integrity’ and ‘professional efficiency’ in the context of corporate governance in India? Illustrate with suitable examples. [UPSC 2023 GS P-4]
Moral Integrity and Professional Efficiency in Corporate Governance in India Corporate governance refers to the [...]
read moreQ. Suggest, how can we promote ethical leadership?
Promoting ethical leadership within an organization or society involves a combination of strategies that focus [...]
read moreQ.2(a) “Corruption is the manifestation of the failure of core values in the society.” In your opinion, what measures can be adopted to uplift the core values of the society? [UPSC 2023 GS P-4]
The above statement reflects a deep concern about the integrity of societal values, which needs [...]
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