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5. Can lack of morality be compensated by laws? Critically examine. क्या नैतिकता की कमी को कानूनों द्वारा मुआवजा दिया जा सकता है? गंभीर रूप से जांच करें। Introduction: Law is the codification of societal norms and values which helps in delivering justice. While Morality is very those values and norms on which law is framed to decide what is right and wrong. Law and morality . . . Read more
4. What is deontology? Do you agree with its principles? डोनटोलॉजी क्या है? क्या आप इसके सिद्धांतों से सहमत हैं? Introduction: Deontology is the normative ethical theory that the morality of an action should be based on whether that action itself is right or wrong under a series of rules, rather than based on the consequences of the action. . . . Read more
3. What was more important to Mahatma Gandhi- means or end of an action? How did he practice these principles in his public life? महात्मा गाँधी के लिए क्या अधिक महत्वपूर्ण था– एक कार्यवाही का तरीका या परिणाम? उन्होंने अपने सार्वजनिक जीवन में इन सिद्धांतों का अभ्यास कैसे किया? Introduction: The Means vs. Ends Debate of an action has been so prominent in ethics that two separate schools of thought emerged. Consequentialism focussing on . . . Read more
2. Explain the concept and applications of consequentialism with the help of suitable examples. उपयुक्त उदाहरणों की सहायता से परिणामवाद की अवधारणा और अनुप्रयोगों की व्याख्या करें। Introduction: Consequentialism is the class of normative ethics considering that the consequences of one’s conduct are the ultimate basis for any judgment about the rightness or wrongness of that conduct. It focuses on ends or . . . Read more
1. What is virtue ethics? Explain its significance in public life. सदाचार नैतिकता क्या है? सार्वजनिक जीवन में इसके महत्व को समझाएं। Introduction: Virtue ethics is a broad term for theories that emphasize the role of character and virtue in moral philosophy rather than either doing one’s duty or acting in order to bring about good consequences. These traits derive from natural internal tendencies, however, . . . Read more
4. Plans drafted in a room often fail in the field. In the light of above statement discuss the importance of human interaction in civil services? Introduction: Policies are often framed from an objective point of view. The implementation, however, cannot be objective as it includes the human element. To . . . Read more
3. A basic value of journalism is neutrality. With current increase of investigative journalism, do you think media is infringing in the smooth governance and judicial process in India? Introduction: Investigative journalism is the discipline of digging deep and bringing to light verified facts about wrongdoing, or about a matter . . . Read more
2. In democracy, individuals are governed by institutions. In the light of current degradation of institutional set up, what can be the long term impacts on governance? Introduction In a vibrant democracy, institutions play an important role in providing good governance to the citizens through their transparent, non-partisan and impartial . . . Read more
1. Offlate many countries have been moving away from the international treaties for economic progress. How justified is it in terms of environmental ethics? Introduction Of late, there has been news about various countries specially rich and developed countries’ withdrawal from international treaties. United States left Paris Climate Agreement and . . . Read more
Q5. While processing an important file of your department, you realise that something is fishy about the proposals made by your subordinate. A decision based purely on merit would mean the rejection of proposal and hence saving crores of rupees to the exchequer. However, you realise that your seniors have . . . Read more