"Procedural integrity is a cornerstone of good governance, yet there are situations where strict compliance with rules may result in outcomes that violate the spirit of justice. In such circumstances, should a civil servant uphold substantive justice even if it means deviating from procedural norms?" Discuss with relevant examples from public administration.

What do you understand by the theory of utilitarianism? Critically analyse the usefulness of the theory.

“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until and unless we obtain peace within ourselves.” – Dalai Lama

2. Examine the possible courses of action available to you as the Dean of Admissions. Discuss the merits and demerits of each option. What course of action will you take and why?

. "Meta-ethical inquiries into the nature of morality have a direct impact on practical governance decisions." Discuss this statement with reference to policy implementation challenges.

Analyze with an example, the role of discretion in decision making.

“Education is not an injunction, it is an effective and pervasive tool for all-round development of an individual and social transformation”. Examine the New Education Policy, 2020 (NEP, 2020) in light of the above statement. (UPSC GS-4 Mains 2020)