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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...

‘Probity is essential for an effective system of governance and socio-economic development.’ Discuss.

Q5(b). ‘Probity is essential for an effective system of governance and  socio-economic development.' Discuss. Introduction Effective system of governance and socio-economic development are intricately linked to each other in a developing and welfare state like India. Probity ensures that these...

Is conscience a more reliable guide when compared to laws, rules and regulations in the context of ethical decision making? Discuss.

Q.5 (a) Is conscience a more reliable guide when compared to laws, rules and regulations in the context of ethical decision making? Discuss. (10m) Theory Introduction:  Mahatma Gandhi once famously asserted, "There is a higher court than courts of justice,...