GS4 · Theoretical Questions

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

“The unexamined life is not worth living”, how would you interpret this statement of Socrates?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

How can information and communication technology help in reducing corruption? illustrate your answer with two examples

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

What do you understand by probity in governance? Based on your understanding of the term, suggest measures for ensuring probity in government.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

Discuss how a good character is necessary for holding higher positions in civil services.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

What are the four moral ends of Hinduism? Outline them in brief.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

What are different types of personal qualities desirable in civil servants? Why has civil service ethics become prominent in public administration?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

What is conscience? Discuss Butler’s view on conscience.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

What are the ethical values enshrined in the Indian constitution?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Discuss Indian saints who though untouched by western ideas have shown a progressive modern outlook.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

What do you understand by the following quote:

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

“Knowledge is virtue”.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

What is meant by Environmental ethics? Illustrate with examples.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

What do you understand by Gandhian ethics. Discuss the role of Gandhian ethics in conflict resolution.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

What do you understand by the term Just War Theory?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

What are the main aspects or components of International Morality?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Describe Human Values and explain the role of society in the inculcation of values in the members of society.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

What do you understand by the terms Compassion, Sympathy, Tolerance, and Equity in your life? Explain.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

Despite the emphasis on the Citizen Charter in day-to-day administration, there are many shortcomings attached to it. Discuss.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Social Audit is a powerful tool in the hands of the people to ensure financial accountability. In light of this statement discuss its major shortcomings and give suggestions to reform it.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

Emotional Intelligence helps an individual to cope with various difficult situations in life. In light of this statement discuss the multiple components of Emotional Intelligence and its relevance in Civil Services.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

” Attitude is a small thing but it makes a big difference". Discuss the factors that contribute to the formation of attitude and functions of attitude.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

. “An action which leads to undesirable consequences may be moral and an action that leads to good consequences can be immoral.” Comment

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

What are the four core qualities of a civil servant in the public administration and discuss their significance.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Analyse the importance of work culture as a component of effective governance. Discuss how Indian work culture is at variance with the Western work culture?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

“It isn’t enough to talk about peace, one must believe in it, and it isn’t enough to believe in it, one must work at it. '' Analyse this statement in the context of international relations.