In contemporary governance systems increasingly driven by rules and procedures, examine whether ethical conduct can be sustained without internalisation of moral values. (150 words).

With the changing nature of public administration and higher expectations from public servants, codes of conduct in the public sphere assumed greater importance. Comment.

“Public trust in institutions is often eroded not by the absence of laws, but by the erosion of ethical values.”Critically analyse this statement with reference to the challenges of accountability, discretion, and corruption in civil services.

. What does this quotation convey to you in the present context? ‘‘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.’’ –Jawaharlal Nehru (Answer in 150 words, UPSC Mains 2023)

: Gandhi’s conception of Poorna Swaraj or complete independence went beyond the removal of colonialism. Discuss.

Is conscience a more reliable guide to ethical decision making as compared to laws, rules, and regulations? Justify your arguments with suitable examples.

Examine the following, along with relevant examples: (A) An action can be legally wrong but ethically correct and vice versa. (B) Under what situations, a person cannot be held as unethical despite his actions looking seemingly unethical or illegal.