UPSC Mains 2024 GS4

Global warming and climate change are the outcomes of human greed in the name of development] indicating the direction in which extinction of organisms including human beings is heading towards loss of life on Earth. How do you put an end to this to protect life and bring equilibrium between the society and the environment. (Answer in 150 words)

"Learn everything that is good from others, but bring it in, and in your own way absorb it, do not become others." -Swami Vivekananda (Answer in 150 words)

Anslotte sarfre "Faith is of no avail in the absence of strength. Faith and strength, both are essential to accomplish any great work-" -Sardar Patel (Answer in 150 words)

"In law, a man is guilty when he violates the rights of others. In ethics, he is guilty if he only thinks of doing so." -Immanuel Kant (Answer in 150 words)

"The concept of Just and Unjust is contextual. What was just a year back, may turn out to be unjust in today's context. Changing context should be constantly under scrutiny to prevent miscarriage of justice." Examine the above statement with suitable examples. (Answer in 150 words)

"Mindless addiction to Form, ignoring the Substance of the matter, results in rendering of injustice. A perceptive civil servant is one who ignores such literalness and carries out true intent." Examine the above statement with suitable illustrations. (Answer in 150 words)

"The 'Code of Conduct' and 'Code of Ethics' are the sources of guidance in public administration-.There is code of conduct already in operation. whereas code of ethics is not yet put in place. Suggest a suitable model for code of ethics to maintain integrity. probity and transparency in governance. (Answer in 150 words)

The soul of the new law, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is Justice, Equality and Impartiality based on Indian culture and ethos. Discuss this in the light of major shift from a doctrine of punishment to justice in the present judicial system. (Answer in 150 words)

"In Indian culture and value system, an equal opportunity has been provided irrespective of gender identity. The number of women in public service has been steadily increasing over the years." Examine the gender-specific challenges faced by female public servants and suggest suitable measures to increase their efficiency in discharging their duties and maintaining high standards of probity. (Answer in 150 words)

Mission Karmayogi is aiming for maintaining a very high standard of conduct and behaviour to ensure efficiency for serving citizens and in turn developing oneself. How will this scheme empower the civil servants in enhancing productive efficiency and delivering the services at the grassroots level. (Answer in 150 words)

There is a technological company named ABC Incorporated which is the second largest worldwide, situated in the Third World. You are the Chief Executive Officer and the majority shareholder of this company... (a) What is your immediate response to the challenges posed in the above case? (b) Discuss the ethical issues involved in the above case. (c) Your company has been identified to be penalized by technological giants. What logical and ethical arguments will you put forth to convince about its necessity? (d) Being a conscience being, what measures would you adopt to maintain balance between AI innovation and environmental footprint? (Answer in 250 words)

Raman is a senior IPS officer and has recently been posted as D.G. of a state... (a) What are the options available to Raman to tackle the above situation? (b) What measures would you suggest for strengthening the eñisting set&up to ensure that such groups do not succeed in penetrating 'and vitiating the atmosphere in the state? (c) In the above scenario, what action plan would you advise for enhancing the intelligence gathering mechanism of the police force? (Answer in 250 words)

With multipronged strategy of the Central and State Governments specially in the last few years, the naxalite problem has been resolved to a large extent... (a) What are the options available with Rohit to cope with the situation? (b) What are the ethical dilemmas being faced by Rohit? (c) Which of the options, do you think, would be more appropriate for Rohit to adopt and why? (d) In the present situation, what are the extra precautionary measures to be taken by the police in dealing with women protesters? (Answer in 250 words)

Sneha is a Senior Manager working for a big (reputed) hospital chain in a mid-sized city... (a) What should be Sneha's course of action? (b) How would she justify what she chooses to do? (c) In this case, how is medical ethics compromised with vested personal interest? (Answer in 250 words)

With the summer heat being eñceptionally severe this year, the district has been facing severe water shortage... (a) Discuss all options available to the District Collector as a District Magistrate. (b) What suitable actions can be taken in view of mutually compatible interests of the stakeholders? (c) What are the potential administrative and ethical dilemmas for the District Collector? (Answer in 250 words)

Dr. Srinivasan is a senior scientist working for a reputed biotechnology company known for its cutting-edge research in pharmaceuticals... (a) What would you do in such a situation? (b) Examine your options and consequences in the light of the ethical questions involved. (c) How can data ethics and drug ethics save humanity at large in such a scenario? (Answer in 250 words)