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With regards to citizen-centric administration, it is said that ‘It is impossible to run a 21st century economy with a 20th century bureaucracy using 19th century rules.’ Examine. (250 W/15 M)

Mentors Comment: Don’t get confused with the language of the question! To simplify it, here is the rephrased version: What… Continue reading With regards to citizen-centric administration, it is said that ‘It is impossible to run a 21st century economy with a 20th century bureaucracy using 19th century rules.’ Examine. (250 W/15 M)

Ethics Case Study: Recently a social activist fighting against superstition was killed by a mob while addressing a public gathering in the area where you are posted as Chief Medical Officer in a government hospital. He had certain political affiliation to the ruling party. His body was sent to your hospital for post mortem. Meanwhile, you started getting telephone calls from some influential people and politicians pressurizing you to manipulate the post mortem report in a manner that the case of murder is not substantiated. You are also threatened for life if you do not comply or in case if you comply, offer is given to you for promotion as well as suitable monetary compensation. (a) What are the ethical conflicts the doctor faces in this case? (b) What would be consequence if the doctor does not stick to his professional ethics? (c) What would be practically right thing to do for the doctor and why? (250 words) (20 marks)

Model answer: The Civil Servant (here Chief Medical Officer) has a dilemma between his professional ethics, his personal security and… Continue reading Ethics Case Study: Recently a social activist fighting against superstition was killed by a mob while addressing a public gathering in the area where you are posted as Chief Medical Officer in a government hospital. He had certain political affiliation to the ruling party. His body was sent to your hospital for post mortem. Meanwhile, you started getting telephone calls from some influential people and politicians pressurizing you to manipulate the post mortem report in a manner that the case of murder is not substantiated. You are also threatened for life if you do not comply or in case if you comply, offer is given to you for promotion as well as suitable monetary compensation. (a) What are the ethical conflicts the doctor faces in this case? (b) What would be consequence if the doctor does not stick to his professional ethics? (c) What would be practically right thing to do for the doctor and why? (250 words) (20 marks)

Ethics Case Study: A wordily incentive proves very worth in raising morale of the workers which ultimately results in increased output of works. Two girls Komal and Ritika are working in a multi-national company and assigned to complete a project together. Ritika had invested everything in terms of time, knowledge and expertise. Komal also did a bit of work in the project. At the completion of the project, the boss gave complete credit to Komal, when it was in fact her colleague who did most of the work. 1. Should Komal accept the praise nullifying Ritika? What moral principles are involved in this case? 2. What should Komal do and why? Suggest suitable course of action. (200 W/ 15 M)

Model Answer: Being praised often makes people feel good. Pride, pleasure and increased feelings of self-esteem are all common reactions… Continue reading Ethics Case Study: A wordily incentive proves very worth in raising morale of the workers which ultimately results in increased output of works. Two girls Komal and Ritika are working in a multi-national company and assigned to complete a project together. Ritika had invested everything in terms of time, knowledge and expertise. Komal also did a bit of work in the project. At the completion of the project, the boss gave complete credit to Komal, when it was in fact her colleague who did most of the work. 1. Should Komal accept the praise nullifying Ritika? What moral principles are involved in this case? 2. What should Komal do and why? Suggest suitable course of action. (200 W/ 15 M)

In view of the fact that India doesn’t provide option of proxy voting to its domestic people who migrate to other states, is it fair to give such an option to NRIs who live far off. Give arguments in support of your answer. (150 W/10 M)

Mentors Comment: The issue pertains to the amendments to RPA through which, government is going to extend the practice of… Continue reading In view of the fact that India doesn’t provide option of proxy voting to its domestic people who migrate to other states, is it fair to give such an option to NRIs who live far off. Give arguments in support of your answer. (150 W/10 M)

“We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” Bring out what it means to you in the present context. (150 W/ 10 M)

Model Answer: The Quote means that as a child a person do not know many things so it’s easy for… Continue reading “We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” Bring out what it means to you in the present context. (150 W/ 10 M)

Good compiled data enables the policymakers to make evidence-based policies and aids effective implementation of various schemes. In the light of the above statement discuss the significance of recently launched National health resource repository? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Mention how compiled data helps in Health Care. Data generated in hospitals, clinics, pharma companies, insurance companies, drug… Continue reading Good compiled data enables the policymakers to make evidence-based policies and aids effective implementation of various schemes. In the light of the above statement discuss the significance of recently launched National health resource repository? (150 W/ 10 M)

The changing role of diplomacy is being influenced by various factors in which one of the factor is technology. Discuss the contribution and current changing pace of technology use in foreign policy. How India influences foreign policy through technology? Do you think India needs more efforts in this regard? (250 W/ 15 M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-raja-mandala-time-for-techplomacy/   Model Answer: Recent advances in technology have opened up vast new areas of communication, cooperation and even… Continue reading The changing role of diplomacy is being influenced by various factors in which one of the factor is technology. Discuss the contribution and current changing pace of technology use in foreign policy. How India influences foreign policy through technology? Do you think India needs more efforts in this regard? (250 W/ 15 M)

Rapidly growing urbanization faces myriad of challenges regarding waste management. Access India’s vulnerability and plan of waste management. What do you think can be the best suitable measures of waste management in India’s urban cities? (200 W/ 12½ M)

Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/op-ed-snap-no-time-left-to-waste-on-waste/   Model Answer: With rapid urbanization, industrialization and an explosion in population in India, solid waste management will… Continue reading Rapidly growing urbanization faces myriad of challenges regarding waste management. Access India’s vulnerability and plan of waste management. What do you think can be the best suitable measures of waste management in India’s urban cities? (200 W/ 12½ M)

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