UPSC Mains question bank

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)

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

. Distinguish between laws and rules. Discuss the role of ethics in formulating them. (UPSC Mains GS-4 2020)

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

What teachings of Buddha are most relevant today and why? Discuss. (UPSC GS-4 Mains 2020)

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

What are the main components of emotional intelligence (EI)? Can they be learned? Discuss. (UPSC GS-4 Mains 2020)

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

“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)

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Discuss the role of ethics and values in enhancing the following three major components of Comprehensive National Power(CNP) viz. human capital, soft power(culture and policies), and social harmony. (150 words) (UPSC GS-4 Mains 2020).

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Discussing the main challenges in upholding highest ethical standards in civil services, suggest effective measures to overcome such challenges.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

“Lack of knowledge confuses the intellect, while education provides the knowledge to the true soul- Rabindranath Tagore” Elaborate this quote in the present context?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

“An independent judiciary enjoying public confidence is a basic necessity of the rule of law.” In light of the statement, discuss the need of Code of Conduct to be followed by the judges.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

“Artificial intelligence (AI) is important for the development of humanity in the near future.” Discuss the ethical implications that arise from the development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

“Desire, ignorance, and inequality—this is the trinity of bondage.” What does the given quotation mean to you in the present context?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

What do you understand by Corporate Governance? Why is it important for the success and sustainability of an organisation?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Ethics examines the criteria for judging human actions as right or wrong. What are the various sources of ethical guidance for a civil servant?