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05-July-2023
Whistleblower, who reports corruption and illegal activities, wrongdoing, and misconduct to the concerned authorities, runs the risk of being exposed to grave danger, physical harm and victimization by the vested interests, accused persons and his team. What policy measures would you suggest to strengthen protection mechanism to safeguard the whistleblower?. UPSC IAS Mains 2022 General Studies (Paper – 4)
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04-July-2023
Write short notes on the following in 30 words each 1. Constitutional morality 2. Conflict of interest 3. Probity in public life 4. Challenges of digitalization 5. Devotion to duty. UPSC IAS Mains 2022 General Studies (Paper – 4)
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03-July-2023
Russia and Ukraine war has been going on for the last seven months. Different countries have taken independent stands and actions keeping in view their own national interests. We are all aware that war has its own impact on the different aspects of society, including human tragedy. What are those ethical issues that are crucial to be considered while launching the war and its continuation so far? Illustrate with justification the ethical issues involved in the given state of affair. UPSC IAS Mains 2022 General Studies (Paper – 4)
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02-July-2023
Online methodology is being used for day-to-day meetings, institutional approvals in the administration and for teaching and learning in education sector to the extent telemedicine in the health sector is getting popular with the approvals of the competent authority. No doubt, it has advantages and disadvantages for both the beneficiaries and the system at large. Describe and discuss the ethical issues involved in the use of online method particularly to the vulnerable section of the society. UPSC IAS Mains 2022 General Studies (Paper – 4)
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01-July-2023
What do you understand by the term 'good governance? How far recent initiatives in terms of e-Governance steps taken by the State have helped the beneficiaries? Discuss with suitable examples. UPSC IAS Mains 2022 General Studies (Paper – 4)
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30-June-2023
“Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it”. - Dalai Lama. UPSC IAS Mains 2022 General Studies (Paper – 4)
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29-June-2023
“If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds. I strongly feel that there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are father, mother and teacher”. – APJ Abdul Kalam. UPSC IAS Mains 2022 General Studies (Paper – 4)
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28-June-2023
What does each of the following quotations mean to you? (a) “Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have the right to do and what is right to do” -Potter Stewart. UPSC IAS Mains 2022 General Studies (Paper – 4)
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27-June-2023
It is believed that adherence to ethics in human actions would ensure in smooth functioning of an organization/system. If so, what does ethics seek to promote in human life? How do ethical values assist in the resolution of conflict faced by him in his day-to-day functioning?. UPSC IAS Mains 2022 General Studies (Paper – 4)
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27-June-2023
The Rules and Regulations provided to all the civil servants are same, yet there is difference in the performance. Positive minded officers are able to interpret the Rules and Regulations in favour of the case and achieve success, whereas negative minded officers are unable to achieve goals by interpreting the same Rules and Regulations against the case. Discuss with illustrations. UPSC IAS Mains 2022 General Studies (Paper – 4)
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