GS4 · Theoretical Questions

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

What is the relevance of Buddha's teachings in contemporary societies?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

“Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.” Analyse this statement in light of India’s pharmaceutical capabilities and responsibilities amid the novel coronavirus pandemic across the world.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

“The concept of intelligence used in Emotional Quotient (EQ) is much broader than the concept of Intelligence Quotient (IQ)”. Analyse the statement in reference to their application in modern-day administration.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

'Good character is necessary for holding a higher position in civil services'. Examine the statement in the context of modern-day civil servants.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

'Our future cannot depend on the government alone. The ultimate solutions lie in the attitudes and the actions of the citizens of the country'. Analyse the statement.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Media is dubbed as the fourth pillar of democracy. In the context, discuss the significance of media ethics in contemporary times.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

The judiciary’s credibility, its finality, rests not just on justice being done, but on its being seen to be done. Discuss

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

A welfare policy is as good as its inclusive and sensitive implementation. Explain.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

The moral compass of the society that is essential to enhance common good and well being of all has been losing relevance. Critically examine.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

What are the distinctive features of environmental ethics? Why has environmental ethics become one of the major concerns in the contemporary world?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

Only by freedom and conflict of ideas can truth in the long run, be found. Examine the statement with suitable examples in the context of contemporary media ethics.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

What is Ethics? Explain its significance in society.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

Like religion and art, morality also is an institution of life for anyone to adopt in his life. Explain.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

Examine the role of emotional intelligence for an administrator. Also enumerate, with examples, the key attributes that an emotionally intelligent administrator should imbibe.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

What is international ethics? Explain its significance with the help of examples.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

A technology should be evaluated both on the basis of its utility and the intention of its creator. Critically examine.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

What do you understand by the following quotation?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

If there is a sin in the world, it is weakness; avoid all weakness, weakness is sin, weakness is death.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

Putting the citizen first is the guiding principle of good governance. Discuss.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

How emotional intelligence can be a way to happiness?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

What do you understand by the term ‘distributive justice’? How can it be a better philosophy to bring social justice?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

Deteriorating ecological ethics is one of the principal reasons for deforestation and land degradation. Discuss.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

Sustainable development does not end sustainability of environment and resource system; it also requires sustainability of economic and social systems. Explain.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

Examine the following quotation: “It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried”.- Winston Churchill

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

Does learning from cultural and civilisational values makes one moral and ethical or rather turns him/her towards orthodox and regressive thinking? Give reasons in support of your answer.