GS4 · Theoretical Questions

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Mahatma Gandhi created a moral system which also served as the framework for his political practice. Elucidate.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Human actions should aim at promoting the greatest happiness of the greatest number of people. Comment.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

What do you understand by the term ethical egoism?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

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

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Discuss the major contributions of Socrates in the field of ethics and morality.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Discuss the role of social influence in shaping the behavior of a person.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Explain the term conscience with a special reference to various explanations given by various moral thinkers on it.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Discuss the role of emotional intelligence in handling mob protests and violence.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Discuss the role of the family in the development of the value system in an individual.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Sense of unity, pride in the past and sense of mission – which Vivekananda proclaimed greatly strengthened India’s nationalist movement. Discuss.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

"Public service is a public trust."  In light of the statement highlight some of the major principles of the Public Service.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Analyse John Rawls’s concept of justice as fairness.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Corporate social responsibility envisages ethical corporate governance. Discuss.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Citizen initiatives to fight corruption come from an active social consciousness. Discuss.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Explain with examples what do you mean by the term empathy. Also, discuss how it is an important trait for the present-day civil servants?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Discuss Kautilya’s philosophy of “Yatha Raja Tatha Praja” (As the king is, so will be the people) in the context of today’s political leadership in India.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Explain the term probity and its relevance to civil services in India.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Citizen’s Charter seeks to continuously improve the quality of public services for the people so as to respond to their needs and wishes. In the light of the statement discuss the foundational features of a citizen’s charter and what do citizens expect out of it.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Highlight the differences between codes of ethics and codes of conduct.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Discuss the term Constitutional Morality and its significance?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Discuss the basic principles of the communitarianism school of thought.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

. Illustrate the contribution of Plato in the evolution of the theory of virtue.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Explain the term cultural relativism and associated problems with it.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Globalisation has been widely debated as a matter of boon or bane for the world. In this context, discuss the ethical challenges posed by the process of globalization.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

What are the main factors responsible for gender inequality in India? Discuss the contribution of Savitribai Phule in this regard. (UPSC GS-4 Mains 2020)