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Ethics GS 4 2023– Case Study 4

Q10. Vinod is an honest and sincere IAS officer. Recently, he has taken over as Managing Director of the State Road Transport Corporation, his sixth transfer in the past three years. His peers acknowledge his vast knowledge, affability and uprightness....

Ethics GS 4 2023– Case Study 3

Q9. At 9 pm on Saturday evening, Rashika, a Joint Secretary, was still engrossed in her work in her office. Her husband, Vikram, is an executive in an MNC and frequently out of town in connection with his work. Their...

Ethics GS 4 2023– Case Study 1

Q7. You are working as an executive in a nationalised bank for several years. One day one of your close colleagues tells you that her father is suffering heart disease and needs surgery immediately to survive. She also tells you...

Differentiate moral intuition from moral reasoning with suitable examples.

Q.4 (b) Differentiate 'moral intuition' from 'moral reasoning with suitable examples. (10m) Theory Introduction: Moral decision-making encompasses two fundamental approaches that are moral intuition and moral reasoning. These processes are distinct yet often intertwined in ethical judgments, and their differences...

”The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer” -Mahatma Gandhi

Q.3 (a) ''The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer'' -Mahatma Gandhi (10m) Theory The above quote of Mahatma Gandhi emphasises the profound impact of small acts of kindness compared to...

‘’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’’. – Jawahar Lal Nehru

Q3b. ‘’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’’. - Jawahar Lal Nehru (10m) Theory Introduction This quote is talking about...

In the context of work environment, differentiate between coercion and undue influence with suitable examples.

Q.2 (b) In the context of work environment, differentiate between coercion and undue influence with suitable examples. (10m) - Theory Introduction: A work environment is the setting, social aspects, and physical conditions in which an individual performs their job.  There...

International aid’ is an accepted form of helping ‘resource-challenged’ nations. Comment on ‘ethics in contemporary international aid’. Support your answer with suitable examples.

Q.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. (10m) Theory Introduction The purpose of foreign aid is to improve economies and living conditions...

“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 in the society?

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 in the society? (10m) Theory Introduction According to Transparency International, Corruption is the...

What do you understand by ‘moral integrity’ and ‘professional efficiency’ in the context of corporate governance in India? Illustrate with suitable examples.

Q.1 (a) What do you understand by ‘moral integrity’ and ‘professional efficiency’ in the context of corporate governance in India? Illustrate with suitable examples. (10m) Theory Introduction Corporate governance comprises the collection of procedures, traditions, regulations, legislation, and establishments that...