Category: Ethics Theory

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Day 30 – Q. 5. The increasing role of Artificial Intelligence in governance poses new ethical dilemmas. Discuss the challenges of ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in AI-driven public decision-making. (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 30 – Q. 4. “Commerce without morality” is one of Gandhi’s Seven Social Sins. In this context, examine the ethical issues in corporate governance and suggest measures to ensure ethical business practices. (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 30 – Q. 3. Powerful nations often justify their interventions as ‘humanitarian’. Critically analyse the ethical dilemmas such actions pose in the context of global funding and aid. (150 words, 10 Marks)
Day 30 – Q. 2. Citizen’s Charters are tools of participatory governance, yet often fail in their intended purpose. Critically examine their role in promoting accountability and ethical governance. (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 30 – Q. 1. Conscience acts as an inner moral compass, often clashing with external authority or rules. How can public servants balance personal conscience with institutional duties? (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 29 – Q. 5. In recent times, the rise of digital surveillance and data misuse poses serious ethical challenges. How should public institutions balance national security, privacy rights, and transparency in this context?  (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 29 – Q. 4. Administrative discretion is necessary for effective governance, but it can also lead to ethical lapses. Discuss the ethical concerns associated with excessive discretion in public administration with suitable examples. (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 29 – Q. 3. Discuss the relevance of Rabindranath Tagore’s philosophical and ethical vision in addressing the moral and cultural challenges of contemporary society. (150 words, 10 marks) 
Day 29 – Q. 2. “The unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates.  What do you understand by this quote? Discuss its relevance in the context of self-awareness and ethical conduct in public life. (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 29 – Q. 1. “It is the greatest happiness of the greatest number that is the measure of right and wrong.” – Jeremy Bentham. What do you understand by the above quote? Bring out its significance in the context of public policy making. (150 words, 10 marks)
Day 7 – Section-B – Write any one of the following essays in 1000-1200 words.
Day 7 – Section-A – Write any one of the following essays in 1000-1200 words.
Day 6 – Q.2. What do you understand by this quote? Bring out its significance in the present context of social justice and governance. (150 words, 10 Marks) “I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.” – B.R. Ambedkar
Day 6 – Q.5. Corruption is indicative of the erosion of fundamental values within society.” In your opinion, what measures can be implemented to reinforce and promote these core values effectively? (150 words, 10 Marks)
Day 6 – Q.3. Discuss the major teachings of Swami Vivekananda and analyze how these teachings can address the social, cultural, and ethical challenges of the contemporary world.  (150 words, 10 Marks)
Day 6 – Q.4. Public servants often face situations involving ‘Conflict of Interest’. What is meant by ‘Conflict of Interest’ and in what ways can it influence their decision-making process? How should a public servant handle such situations to maintain integrity? Illustrate your answer with relevant examples. (150 words, 10 Marks)
Day 6 – Q.1.What do you understand by this quote? Bring out its significance in the present context of ethical governance. (150 words, 10 Marks) “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
Day 5 – Q.5. “You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.” — Buddha. Discuss how Emotional Intelligence transforms destructive emotions like anger into constructive outcomes, with examples from contemporary society.  (150 words, 10 Marks)
Day 5 – Q.4. “Recent incidents like the Manipur conflict highlight how Emotional Intelligence (EI)—or the lack of it—can shape the outcome of crisis resolution in governance.” Analyse the role of EI in managing such crises, with suitable examples. (150 words, 10 Marks)
Day 5 – Q.3. Training in emotional intelligence is often overlooked in bureaucratic institutions focused solely on rule compliance and efficiency. Examine this view. Should emotional intelligence be formally integrated into civil service training? (150 words, 10 Marks)

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