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General Studies Mains-2014 Paper-4 (Ethics and Integrity) Answer : Q-5-A

The current society is plagued with widespread trust deficit. What are the consequences of this situation for personal well-being and for societal well-being? What can you do at...

January 30, 2015

General Studies Mains-2014 Paper-4 (Ethics and Integrity) Answer : Q-4-B

There is a heavy ethical responsibility on the public servants because they occupy positions of power, handle huge amounts of public funds, and their decisions have wide-ranging impact...

January 30, 2015

General Studies Mains-2014 Paper-4 (Ethics and Integrity) Answer : Q-4-A

Which eminent personality has inspired you the most in the context of ethical conduct in life? Give the Gist of his/her teachings. Giving specific examples describe how you...

January 30, 2015

General Studies Mains-2014 Paper-4 (Ethics and Integrity) Answer : Q-3-b

“Human beings should always be treated as ‘ends’ in themselves and never as merely ‘means’.” Explain the meaning and significance of this statement, giving its implications in the...

January 30, 2015

General Studies Mains-2014 Paper-4 (Ethics and Integrity) Answer : Q-3-A

“Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, but knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful.” What do you understand by this statement? Explain your stand with illustrations from...

January 30, 2015

General Studies Mains-2014 Paper-4 (Ethics and Integrity) Answer : Q-2-B

What do you understand by ‘probity’ in public life? What are the difficulties in practicing it in the present times? How can these difficulties be overcome? (150 words)...

January 30, 2015

General Studies Mains-2014 Paper-4 (Ethics and Integrity) Answer : Q-2-a

In the context of defence services, ‘patriotism’ demands readiness to even lay down one’s life in protecting the nation. According to you, what does patriotism imply in everyday...

January 30, 2015

General Studies Mains-2014 Paper-4 (Ethics and Integrity) Answer : Q-1-B

What does ethics seek to promote in human life? Why is it all the more important in public administration? (150 words) Being ethical means choosing the proper course...

January 30, 2015

General Studies Mains-2014 Paper-4 (Ethics and Integrity) Answer : Q-1-A

All human beings aspire for happiness. Do you agree? What does happiness mean to you? Explain with examples. (150 words) Yes, the ultimate goal of life for man...

January 30, 2015

IIT Bombay launches Mass Open Online Courses (MOOC)

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has launched Mass Open Online Courses (MOOC) in three subjects, computer programming, thermodynamics, and signals and systems. It aims to provide mass...

January 30, 2015

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