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Explain the following in not more than 70 words each. (a) Work ethics in government. (b) Orthodox loyalty to superiors in administration. (c) Accountability (d) Self-imposed morality v/s state imposed laws. (4×2.5=10 Marks)

Model answer: (a) Work ethics are the basic values that are followed by employees in an organization, It represents a… Continue reading Explain the following in not more than 70 words each. (a) Work ethics in government. (b) Orthodox loyalty to superiors in administration. (c) Accountability (d) Self-imposed morality v/s state imposed laws. (4×2.5=10 Marks)

Ethics Case Study: A newly appointed Medical Superintendent of a district Government Hospital receives complaints about the negligent attitude of the doctors in times of casualties. The patients are not properly attended. Incidentally it is the only hospital in the city and the vicinity for the poor and needy. What do you propose the Medical Superintendent should do and why? Evaluate various options and suggest suitable measures. (150 W/ 10 M)

Model Answer: Health is of utmost important for human life to survive and flourish. Availability of proper facilities like hospital,… Continue reading Ethics Case Study: A newly appointed Medical Superintendent of a district Government Hospital receives complaints about the negligent attitude of the doctors in times of casualties. The patients are not properly attended. Incidentally it is the only hospital in the city and the vicinity for the poor and needy. What do you propose the Medical Superintendent should do and why? Evaluate various options and suggest suitable measures. (150 W/ 10 M)

CBI has played a pivotal role of justice delivery in India since decades. However, the recent CBI crisis not only questions about CBI’s autonomous functioning but also about the Rule of Law under which it functions. Comment on the above point and suggest way forward. (150 W/ 10 M)

Source: https://www.firstpost.com/india/cbi-vs-cbi-india-faces-major-institutional-crisis-but-from-it-will-hopefully-emerge-a-stronger-democracy-5441831.html Model Answer:   Introduction- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is India’s premier investigating agency that handles all high-profile cases. Its job is to… Continue reading CBI has played a pivotal role of justice delivery in India since decades. However, the recent CBI crisis not only questions about CBI’s autonomous functioning but also about the Rule of Law under which it functions. Comment on the above point and suggest way forward. (150 W/ 10 M)

The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution is often referred to as a charter for autonomy of a wide magnitude, but it has failed to decrease the tension between different stakeholders at the ground level. Elaborate. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Introduction should elaborate about the sixth schedule and its purpose in Indian Constitution and its various provisions. Main… Continue reading The Sixth Schedule of the Constitution is often referred to as a charter for autonomy of a wide magnitude, but it has failed to decrease the tension between different stakeholders at the ground level. Elaborate. (150 W/ 10 M)

What is social sin? Is there any standard definition of it? How can we abstain from social sin? And if we fail to abstain from so called social sin, what would be the consequences? (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: Such factual questions are very much the part of ethics paper and we should be able to comprehend… Continue reading What is social sin? Is there any standard definition of it? How can we abstain from social sin? And if we fail to abstain from so called social sin, what would be the consequences? (150 W/ 10 M)

By 2020 India is projected to be the youngest nation in the world in terms of numbers. While this provides India greater opportunity, it also poses challenges. Explain the various challenges to be faced and suggest measures to turn it into an opportunity. (150 W/ 10 M)

Source: https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/Eo1PgYgUyKl9xgWLrLPwJP/Demographic-dividend-growth-and-jobs.html   Model Answer: Demographics can change the pace and pattern of economic growth. While China’s spectacular growth has… Continue reading By 2020 India is projected to be the youngest nation in the world in terms of numbers. While this provides India greater opportunity, it also poses challenges. Explain the various challenges to be faced and suggest measures to turn it into an opportunity. (150 W/ 10 M)

What are the aims and mandates of Shanghai Cooperation Organization? How far do you think it will boost India’s relation with Central Asian Countries and China? (150 W/ 10 M)

Sources: https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2018/06/12/shanghai-cooperation-organisation-summit-2018/ https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/shanghai-cooperation-organisation-calls-for-global-front-to-fight-terror-groups/article24129891.ece Model Answer: Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which today has an ambitious regional and global vision, coupled with… Continue reading What are the aims and mandates of Shanghai Cooperation Organization? How far do you think it will boost India’s relation with Central Asian Countries and China? (150 W/ 10 M)

The purpose of the social reform movements in 19th century was to ‘purify’ and ‘rediscover’ an Indian civilization that would be conformant with the European ideals of rationalism, empiricism, monotheism and individualism. Comment. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The question revolves around the social reform movement of 19th century which was initiated by people like Raja… Continue reading The purpose of the social reform movements in 19th century was to ‘purify’ and ‘rediscover’ an Indian civilization that would be conformant with the European ideals of rationalism, empiricism, monotheism and individualism. Comment. (150 W/ 10 M)

Recently India launched GSAT – 29 Satellite which is intended to serve as a test bed for several new emerging technologies. Examine the features of GSAT – 29 and analyze how it will cater to communication requirements of users from remote areas of the country? (150 W/ 10 M)

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/another-orbit/article25509395.ece https://www.livemint.com/Science/7RyYqbTd1XbVPcn7YG1FhJ/GSLVMkIIID2-blasts-off-injects-GSAT29-into-orbit.html Model Answer: The Indian Space Research Organisation has marked a big milestone by successfully testing its heavy-lift… Continue reading Recently India launched GSAT – 29 Satellite which is intended to serve as a test bed for several new emerging technologies. Examine the features of GSAT – 29 and analyze how it will cater to communication requirements of users from remote areas of the country? (150 W/ 10 M)

“Mere constructing toilets will not serve the issue, but it’s the perception of people which needs to be changed”. Analyse this statement and discuss ways to change and influence mindsets of people regarding toilet use in India. (150 W/ 10 M)

Mentor’s Comment: The question demands you to assess the issues related to the use of toilets. It may be socio-economic,… Continue reading “Mere constructing toilets will not serve the issue, but it’s the perception of people which needs to be changed”. Analyse this statement and discuss ways to change and influence mindsets of people regarding toilet use in India. (150 W/ 10 M)

The climate change raises some serious ethical issues on the part of all stakeholder, the individuals, the nation, the next generation and the nature. Most arguments against climate change policies are short-term economic arguments of various types that almost always raise serious ethical problems. Elaborate. (150 W/10 M)

Mentors comment: The question is straight forward and wants us to identify the ethical issues involved in economic dealing with… Continue reading The climate change raises some serious ethical issues on the part of all stakeholder, the individuals, the nation, the next generation and the nature. Most arguments against climate change policies are short-term economic arguments of various types that almost always raise serious ethical problems. Elaborate. (150 W/10 M)

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