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One of the biggest reasons our poverty alleviation measures have failed to achieve the desired impact is Corruption, inefficient targeting, and lack of information with the intended beneficiaries about plans and schemes meant to assist them. How can E-Governance help in this regard? (250 W)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/columns/government-mukt-governance/article24542415.ece   Model answer: The “e” in e-Governance stands for ‘electronic’. Thus, e-Governance is basically associated with carrying out… Continue reading One of the biggest reasons our poverty alleviation measures have failed to achieve the desired impact is Corruption, inefficient targeting, and lack of information with the intended beneficiaries about plans and schemes meant to assist them. How can E-Governance help in this regard? (250 W)

An important landmark in the cultural history of medieval India was the silent revolution in society brought about by a galaxy of socio-religious reformers, a revolution known as the Bhakti Movement. In the context of the above statement, critically examine the impact of Bhakti Movement on medieval Indian society, culture and religion? (250 W)

CLICK:-REGISTER & DISCUSS ETHICS CASE STUDIES & YOUR UPSC PREPARATION WITH CD MENTORS FOR FREE Mentor’s Comment: The medieval period… Continue reading An important landmark in the cultural history of medieval India was the silent revolution in society brought about by a galaxy of socio-religious reformers, a revolution known as the Bhakti Movement. In the context of the above statement, critically examine the impact of Bhakti Movement on medieval Indian society, culture and religion? (250 W)

Ethics Case Study: In the face of acute famine in the district, you, as an area officer, have instructed your subordinates to procure food grains from the FCI godowns located in the adjoining districts. This would make the food grains available to the public through PDS shops. Considering the gravity of the situation, this task has to be done immediately, because majority of the people in the district are poor, and therefore can’t buy the food at the market prices. However, you were told that all the truck operators have formed a cartel and are asking for three times the usual transportation rate, in order to exploit the situation. This would nullify your effort, as the prices of the food grains would increase due to high transportation charges. (a) Following are some suggested options. Please evaluate the merits and demerits of each of the options: 1. Threaten the truck owners of severe consequences if they do not fall in line and cancel their transportation permits. 2. Transport the food grains by Railways, though it may take a week. 3. Agree to pay the truck owners the transportation charges they are demanding, so as to ensure the availability of food grains, but searching for alternative and affordable transportation. However, take legal actions against the truck owners at a later time. 4. Asking the state government for sending some help. (b) Also indicate (without necessarily restricting to the above options) the course of action you would like to follow, giving proper reasons for the same. (250 words)

Mentor’s Comment: The answer should begin with the context and the gravity of the situation. There should be proper introduction… Continue reading Ethics Case Study: In the face of acute famine in the district, you, as an area officer, have instructed your subordinates to procure food grains from the FCI godowns located in the adjoining districts. This would make the food grains available to the public through PDS shops. Considering the gravity of the situation, this task has to be done immediately, because majority of the people in the district are poor, and therefore can’t buy the food at the market prices. However, you were told that all the truck operators have formed a cartel and are asking for three times the usual transportation rate, in order to exploit the situation. This would nullify your effort, as the prices of the food grains would increase due to high transportation charges. (a) Following are some suggested options. Please evaluate the merits and demerits of each of the options: 1. Threaten the truck owners of severe consequences if they do not fall in line and cancel their transportation permits. 2. Transport the food grains by Railways, though it may take a week. 3. Agree to pay the truck owners the transportation charges they are demanding, so as to ensure the availability of food grains, but searching for alternative and affordable transportation. However, take legal actions against the truck owners at a later time. 4. Asking the state government for sending some help. (b) Also indicate (without necessarily restricting to the above options) the course of action you would like to follow, giving proper reasons for the same. (250 words)

India’s abysmal spending on healthcare is a big matter of concern and requires an increased expenditure on preventive healthcare system. Analyze (250 W)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-we-need-a-leap-in-healthcare-spending/ Mentor’s Comment: The question is important since the issue has prompted recently with the announcement of interim budget.… Continue reading India’s abysmal spending on healthcare is a big matter of concern and requires an increased expenditure on preventive healthcare system. Analyze (250 W)

RTI Act has transparency, accountability and participation as its mandate and is considered equally important legal document after the Constitution. In the light of the above statement describe the importance of Information Commissions at the center and state levels. Also discuss the challenges they have been facing in fulfilling their mandate. (250 W)

Mentor’s Comment: The question has two parts, importance of information commission at centre and state and challenges being faced by… Continue reading RTI Act has transparency, accountability and participation as its mandate and is considered equally important legal document after the Constitution. In the light of the above statement describe the importance of Information Commissions at the center and state levels. Also discuss the challenges they have been facing in fulfilling their mandate. (250 W)

Ethics Case Study: India looses too many lives due to heavy floods and other natural disasters every year. In some areas flood situation is worsened due to high level of siltation and rising river bed. Poor maintenance and resultant failure of embankments and erosional activities are other contributing factors leading to recurrence of floods causing high magnitude of losses and damages. Also, floods are a result of yet another set of contributing factors such as inadequate urban drainage, poor maintenance of drains and improper land use planning. In such a context, disaster risk reduction efforts to reduce flood losses require due attention to not only the direct causes but also the social milieu, economic diaspora, natural environment, ethical and cultural practices etc. These processes are complex in nature owing to historical background and the present processes of development and urbanization. Culture influences to a large extent affect the implementation of strategies and policies. You have been appointed as a District Administrator tasked with disaster risk reduction in an area unknown to you in terms of cultural and traditional practices. 1.) What are the actions do you think will be suitable for such areas and how are you going to deal with the situation? Justify your actions. 2.) What are the ethical impediments you are likely to face in dealing with the people affected by floods? (150 W)

Do you think that the Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization (LPG) which has otherwise led to high economic growth, affected the employment rate and the nature of employment in India? (200 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should briefly describe how the LPG has led to high economic growth in India and also its… Continue reading Do you think that the Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization (LPG) which has otherwise led to high economic growth, affected the employment rate and the nature of employment in India? (200 W)

How far do you think the concept of smart city or digital hub seems to have a vision that originated with giant technology companies hoping to earn profit from big municipal contracts? How can the Programme aid in Governments efforts towards urban poverty alleviation? (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should be about need for the smart city venture. In the main body one should talk about… Continue reading How far do you think the concept of smart city or digital hub seems to have a vision that originated with giant technology companies hoping to earn profit from big municipal contracts? How can the Programme aid in Governments efforts towards urban poverty alleviation? (150 W)

Two statements about patriotism have been given below. Interpret and explain their meaning in contemporary context. (150 W) a) Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime. b) Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first.

Mentor’s Comment: First  part  of  the  answer  should  bring  out  how  the  subject of patriotism  has  its  own  moral dimensions.… Continue reading Two statements about patriotism have been given below. Interpret and explain their meaning in contemporary context. (150 W) a) Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime. b) Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people other than your own comes first.

“A world without nuclear weapons would be less stable and more dangerous for all of us.” Critically examine the ethical dimensions of the given statement from the perspective of international relations. (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: First  part  of  the  answer  should  bring  out  how  the  issue  of  nuclear  weapons  has  its  own  moral… Continue reading “A world without nuclear weapons would be less stable and more dangerous for all of us.” Critically examine the ethical dimensions of the given statement from the perspective of international relations. (150 W)

While the collective identity of the BRICS bloc is still being tested, the prevailing cracks in the global system present opportunities for it to assert and strengthen its position. Comment (200 W)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should talk a brief about the BRICS as an association of emerging national economies to foster mutual… Continue reading While the collective identity of the BRICS bloc is still being tested, the prevailing cracks in the global system present opportunities for it to assert and strengthen its position. Comment (200 W)

While the first half of 18th century in India was marked by instability and stagnancy in the Political front however same cannot be said about economic and cultural front. Discuss (250 W)

Mentor’s Comment: In the introduction part one should  include raising of  Mughal empire and its relevance with its stability and… Continue reading While the first half of 18th century in India was marked by instability and stagnancy in the Political front however same cannot be said about economic and cultural front. Discuss (250 W)

Globalization has many positive impacts on India and world, however, the recent speed and scope of development has raised several ethical concerns. Substantiate your argument with example. (150 W)

Mentor’s Comment: It is no doubt that the globalization has made the life easy. The world has become better place… Continue reading Globalization has many positive impacts on India and world, however, the recent speed and scope of development has raised several ethical concerns. Substantiate your argument with example. (150 W)

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