UPSC Mains question bank

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

What are the ethical issues involved in using artificial intelligence in military security?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

How is capability approach different from utilitarianism? Discuss.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

What are values? Highlight the importance of values in governance.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

What is lifeboat ethics? Explain with examples.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

What do you understand by attitude and attitude change? Highlight the factors that influence attitude change.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Define the terms cooperation and competition. What are the determinants of cooperation and competition?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

“Life doesn’t make any sense without interdependence. We need each other, and the sooner we learn that, it is better for us all.”- Erik Erikson

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

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

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

“Integrity is a value that empowers the human being.” Justify with suitable illustration.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Should impartial and being non-partisan be considered as indispensable qualities to make a successful civil servant? Discuss with illustrations.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

An independent and empowered social audit mechanism is an absolute must in every sphere of public service, including judiciary, to ensure performance, accountability and ethical conduct. Elaborate.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

In the case of crisis of conscience, does emotional intelligence help to overcome the same without compromising the ethical or moral stand that you are likely to follow? Critically examine.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

“Refugees should not be turned back to the country where they would face persecution or human right violation”. Examine the statement with reference to the ethical dimension being violated by the nation claiming to be democratic with open society.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

“Every work has got to pass through hundreds of difficulties before succeeding. Those that persevere will see the light, sooner or later.”- Swami Vivekanand

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Attitude is an important component that goes as input in the development of human being. How to build a suitable attitude needed for a public servant?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

. Impact of digital technology as a reliable source of input for rational decision making is a debatable issue. Critically evaluate with suitable example.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Besides domain knowledge, a public official needs innovativeness and creativity of a high order as well, while resolving ethical dilemmas. Discuss with suitable example.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Identify five ethical traits on which one can plot the performance of a civil servant. Justify their inclusion in the matrix.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Identify ten essential values that are needed to be an effective public servant. Describe the ways and means to prevent non-ethical behaviour in the public servants.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Emotions give meaning to situations. Without emotions, one would react spontaneously and robotically to events, with no control over the response. In light of this statement, discuss the various aspects of Emotional Intelligence and highlight its importance for civil servants.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Explain the term moral intuition and differentiate between intuition and reasoning with suitable examples.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

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

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

. Family is not just a social institution for serving our daily wants but it is also the first school of citizenship. Explain.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

. “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” Discuss the factors which contribute to the formation of Attitude in an individual’s life.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

“Nearly all men can withstand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” - Abraham Lincoln