UPSC Mains question bank

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Gandhiji's vision and philosophy encompasses human rights and sustainable development. Discuss.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

“Not only must Justice be done; it must also be seen to be done.” Examine.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Explain Immanuel Kant’s categorical imperative and compare it with the Utilitarian principle of ethics given by Jeremy Bentham?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

What do you understand by Moral Emotions and what is their role? How are they different from basic emotions?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

“I do not want my house to be walled in all sides and my windows to be stuffed. I want the cultures of all the lands to be blown about my house as freely as possible. But I refuse to be blown off my feet by any. I refuse to live in other people’s houses as an interloper, a beggar or a slave.” Examine.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

What are Mahatma Gandhi’s Eleven Vows and what is their significance in today’s society?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

“The individual is the one supreme consideration, but also, the good of the individual is contained in the good of all.” Comment.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

There is a need for global standards of ethics, but their application will have to be adapted to local conditions. Comment.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Briefly explain the following terms with the help of an example:

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

(a) Ethical Fading

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

(b) Fiduciary Duty

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

(c) Bounded Ethicality

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Do you see a shift in India’s international ethics in light of its non-alignment policy? Give reasons in support of your answer.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

What do you understand by medical ethics? Examine its relevance in the context of deteriorating patient-physician relationship in India.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

What do you understand by ethical governance and examine how is it different from good governance?

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Examine the reasons and situations that lead to a conflict of interest for a public servant and ways to resolve them.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

Discuss the similarities and differences between the code of ethics and code of conduct.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

The needs of development must be balanced with that of climate justice. In this context, explain the relevance of climate justice in the present times.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

Some people feel that values keep changing with time and situation, while others strongly believe that there are certain universal and eternal human values. Discuss with examples.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

Explain with examples, how emotional intelligence can be used by the civil servants for better governance.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

“Businesses cannot be successful when the society around them fails.” Analyse the need for Corporate Social Responsibility in light of the above statement.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

Examine the following quote:

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

“ I'd rather have a free press without a government than a government without a free press.”

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 10 marks

What is empathy? Is it an important trait for the present-day civil servants? Explain with examples.

GS4 · Theoretical Questions · 15 marks

Examine the contribution of Bhakti movement to ethics along with its impact on society.