Page-9 of GS-IV: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude

2018 Case Study -2

Actors in the case: I as a Judge, Other two judges, Referee, My son, Opponent of my son in the match. Ethical concerns in this case: Conflict of...

March 11, 2023

2017 Mock Test -12: GS-IV: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude – Case Study -5

While every option from the first down to fifth is ethical decisions, none can be said to be the best. If Ajay Singh agrees with the decision regarding...

March 9, 2023

Keeping perspective of Public Servants in focus, critically analyze the potential consequences of relying solely on IQ in decision-making, overlooking the significance of EQ in understanding the emotions and perspectives of the community they serve.

Relying solely on IQ (Intelligence Quotient) in decision-making for public servants can have several potential consequences, as it overlooks the significance of EQ (Emotional Quotient) in understanding the...

March 8, 2023

How the personal values and guiding principles play role while making tough decisions and undertaking major changes? Discuss with suitable examples.

Values are principles or standards of behaviour which guides one’s judgment of what is important in life. Values are often derived from the acculturation and enculturation. As a...

March 7, 2023

If ethics is defined as a system of right and wrong, and as a means to live accordingly, how does etiquette differ from ethics? Discuss

Ethics are the set of standards which society places on itself. Etiquette is a code of behaviour that outlines expectations for social behaviour within a society, social class...

March 4, 2023

2018-Mock-8: Case Study-1

a. Discuss the ethical grounds of the issue. The ethical issues being faced here are: Business Ethics vs Social Responsibility or Economics vs Environmental Ethics While business ethics...

February 26, 2023

What do you understand by Social Skills? Discuss the importance of Social Skills in Civil Services.

Social skills of a person reflect his ability to communicate and interact with others either verbally or non-verbally. It may also include different gestures, written expressions, and other...

February 25, 2023

What do you understand by being "inherently good"and "inherently bad"? Do you believe that all human beings are either inherently good or bad? Give arguments to support your view.

Good and bad are binary opposites. Inherently is defined as something that is built-in or a part of the makeup of a person or thing. Inherently good refers to goodness being...

February 23, 2023

Differentiate between Moral Absolutism, Moral Relativism and Moral Nihilism.

Moral Absolutism- Moral absolutism is the philosophy which says that there exists an absolute definition for moral conduct and the definition does not change with circumstances. Thus actions are...

February 22, 2023

"The earth, the air, the land and the water are not an inheritance from our forefathers but on loan from our children. So we have to hand over to them at least as it was handed over to us."Explain the implicit environment ethics in above Gandhian quote.

In the above quotation, Mahatma Gandhi has tried to explain the importance of natural resources to mankind and has cautioned people from dangers lingering over the resources due...

February 22, 2023