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Page-6 of GS-IV: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

There have been calls for self-regulating mechanism for Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms similar to print media, instead for government regulation. Discuss.

With the rise of OTT platforms in India, the need for their regulation arose. Hence, government passed the order for regulating OTT platforms like Amazon, Netflix, Hotstar, etc...

April 25, 2023

With suitable examples, explain that “Ethics is a science of values”.

Ethics is the branch of philosophy that deals with the principles of moral conduct and the evaluation of human behavior. It is the science of values that examines...

April 20, 2023

2017 Mock Test 8 – GS-IV: Ethics Case Study – 2

I have the following options available. I will tell my spouse that I will carryout hislher .request but will actually not carry it out. I will tell him/her...

April 19, 2023

Discuss the challenges faced in curbing custodial violence. Also highlight the legal concerns associated with it and ways to address this issue.

India is a ‘nation of laws’, we have consistently ranked high in the ‘World Justice Projects’ and ‘Rule of Law Index’. Hence, custodial killings are an affront to...

April 18, 2023

Philanthropy even after being a part of the Indian culture and various religions has been very minuscule in India. In this context, highlight its significance and state the factors that are holding back philanthropy in India.

Philanthropy represents voluntary donation to worthy causes. It is advocated by several religions including Christianity, Islam and Hinduism. Significance of philanthropy: It can augment government’s funding for priority...

April 18, 2023

What is Committed Bureaucracy? 

A committed bureaucracy refers to an administrative system where civil servants are dedicated to furthering the government’s policy agenda and goals in the interest of the public. However,...

April 14, 2023

2017 Mock Test 8: GS-IV: Ethics Case Study -4

What are the options available to the government in your opinion? The following are options available to me: Since this is a serious threat with huge risk, India...

April 13, 2023

2018-Case Study – 6

The poor quality of the public service delivery has led to deteriorating standards of governance. Information asymmetry, lack of awareness, apathy of bureaucracy, lack of accountability has led...

April 13, 2023

2018 – Case Study – 5

India is a land of diversities clubbed with disparities. Often the disparities take the communal color to flare up the differences between the communities based on lines of...

April 8, 2023

“Social justice for economically weaker sections, irrespective of caste and religion, is the need of the hour.” In this context, critically examine the steps taken by government over last few years to achieve social justice. (250 words, 15 Marks)

Social justice stands for justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society. The Oxfam report suggests that about 1% of Indians hold...

April 8, 2023

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