Public/Civil Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration

2017 · Q110 marks150 words

Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when (a) official duties, (b) public interest, and (c) personal interest are taking priority one above the other. How can this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with an example.

2017 · Q4 (b)10 marks150 words

Corporate social responsibility makes companies more profitable and sustainable. Analyse.

2017 · Q6 (b)10 marks150 words

Strength, peace and security are considered to be the pillars of international relations. Elucidate.

2017 · Q8 (a)10 marks150 words

Discipline generally implies following the order and subordination. However, it may be counter-productive for the organisation. Discuss.

2018 · Q2 (a)10 marks150 words

What is meant by public interest? What are the principles and procedures to be followed by the civil servants in public interest?

2018 · Q3 (a)10 marks150 words

What is meant by conflict of interest? Illustrate with examples, the difference between the actual and potential conflicts of interest.

2018 · Q4 (a)10 marks150 words

"In doing a good thing, everything is permitted which is not prohibited expressly or by clear implication." Examine the statement with suitable examples in the context of a public servant discharging his/her duties.

2018 · Q5 (a)10 marks150 words

Suppose the Government of India is thinking of constructing a dam in a mountain valley bound by forests and inhabited by ethnic communities. What rational policy should it resort to in dealing with unforeseen contingencies?

2018 · Q5 (b)10 marks150 words

Explain the process of resolving ethical dilemmas in Public Administration.

2019 · Q1 (a)10 marks150 words

What are the basic principles of public life? Illustrate any three of these with suitable examples.

2019 · Q1 (b)10 marks150 words

What do you understand by the term 'public servant'? Reflect on the expected role of public servant.

2019 · Q3 (a)10 marks150 words

What is meant by the term 'constitutional morality'? How does one uphold constitutional morality?

2019 · Q3 (b)10 marks150 words

What is meant by 'crisis of conscience'? How does it manifest itself in the public domain?

2020 · Q3 (b)10 marks150 words

"The will to power exists, but it can be tamed and be guided by rationality and principles of moral duty." Examine this statement in the context of international relations.

2020 · Q4 (a)10 marks150 words

Distinguish between laws and rules. Discuss the role of ethics in formulating them.

2021 · Q2 (a)10 marks150 words

Impact of digital technology as reliable source of input for rational decision making is a debatable issue. Critically evaluate with suitable example.

2021 · Q2 (b)10 marks150 words

Besides domain knowledge, a public official needs innovativeness and creativity of a high order as well, while resolving ethical dilemmas. Discuss with suitable example.

2021 · Q5 (a)10 marks150 words

"Refugees should not be turned back to the country where they would face persecution or human right violation." Examine the statement with reference to ethical dimension being violated by the nation claiming to be democratic with open society.

2022 · Q1 (a)10 marks150 words

Wisdom lies in knowing what to reckon with and what to overlook. An officer being engrossed with the periphery, ignoring the core issues before him, is not rare in the bureaucracy. Do you agree that such preoccupation of an administrator leads to travesty of justice to the cause of effective service delivery and good governance? Critically evaluate.

2022 · Q4 (b)10 marks150 words

Online methodology is being used for day-to-day meetings, institutional approvals in the administration and for teaching and learning in education sector to the extent telemedicine in the health sector is getting popular with the approvals of the competent authority. No doubt, it has advantages and disadvantages for both the beneficiaries and the system at large. Describe and discuss the ethical issues involved in the use of online method particularly to the vulnerable section of the society.

2022 · Q5 (a)10 marks150 words

Russia and Ukraine war has been going on for the last seven months. Different countries have taken independent stands and actions keeping in view their own national interests. We are all aware that war has its own impact on the different aspects of society, including human tragedy. What are those ethical issues that are crucial to be considered while launching the war and its continuation so far? Illustrate with justification the ethical issues involved in the given state of affair.

2022 · Q6 (b)10 marks150 words

In contemporary world, corporate sector's contribution in generating wealth and employment is increasing. In doing so, they are bringing in unprecedented onslaught on the climate, environmental sustainability and living conditions of human beings. In this background, do you find that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is efficient and sufficient enough to fulfill the social roles and responsibilities needed in the corporate world for which the CSR is mandated? Critically examine.

2023 · Q1 (a)10 marks150 words

What do you understand by 'moral integrity' and 'professional efficiency' in the context of corporate governance in India? Illustrate with suitable examples.

2023 · Q1 (b)10 marks150 words

'International aid' is an accepted form of helping 'resource-challenged' nations. Comment on 'ethics in contemporary international aid'. Support your answer with suitable examples.

2023 · Q5 (a)10 marks150 words

Is conscience a more reliable guide when compared to laws, rules and regulations in the context of ethical decision-making? Discuss.

2024 · Q1 (a)10 marks150 words

The application of Artificial Intelligence as a dependable source of input for administrative rational decision-making is a debatable issue. Critically examine the statement from the ethical point of view.

2024 · Q2 (a)10 marks150 words

"It is not enough to talk about peace, one must believe in it; and it is not enough to believe in it, one must act upon it." In the present context, the major weapon industries of the developed nations are adversely influencing continuation of number of wars for their own self-interest, all around the world. What are the ethical considerations of the powerful nations in today's international arena to stop continuation of ongoing conflicts?

2024 · Q4 (b)10 marks150 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.

2024 · Q5 (b)10 marks150 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.

2024 · Q6 (a)10 marks150 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.

2024 · Q6 (b)10 marks150 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?

2025 · Q1 (b)10 marks150 words

"Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment but a product of civil education and adherance of the rule of law." Examine the significance of constitutional morality for public servant highlighting the role in promoting good governance and ensuring accountability in public administration.

2025 · Q2 (a)10 marks150 words

Carl von Clausewitz once said, "War is a diplomacy by other means." Critically analyse the above statement in the present context of contemporary geo-political conflict.

2025 · Q2 (b)10 marks150 words

Keeping the national security in mind, examine the ethical dilemmas related to controversies over environmental clearance of development projects in ecologically sensitive border areas in the country.

2025 · Q4 (a)10 marks150 words

"For any kind of social re-engineering by successfully implementing welfare schemes, a civil servant must use reason and critical thinking in an ethical framework." Justify this statement with suitable examples.

2025 · Q5 (b)10 marks150 words

To achieve holistic development goal, a civil servant acts as an enabler and active facilitator of growth rather than a regulator. What specific measures will you suggest to achieve this goal?

2026 · Q1 (b)10 marks150 words

A business house is working on a project that could displace a forest community from their habitat. As the administrative officer of that district, what ethical challenges are you likely to face?

2026 · Q2 (a)10 marks150 words

An endangered tribe has developed a severe skeletal deformity. A university research has identified a mineral supplement as a possible remedy, though clinical trials are yet to be conducted. Should the District Magistrate (DM) use this research on the tribe? Discuss from the perspective of medical and administrative ethics.

2026 · Q2 (b)10 marks150 words

Discuss how national security can be balanced with concerns of human rights.

2026 · Q5 (a)10 marks150 words

Usually schools, working in remote areas, do not fully comply with government regulations. However, if the rules are enforced strictly, it would lead to most schools closing down. How should an administrator strike a balance between enforcement of rules and educational rights of children?

2026 · Q5 (b)10 marks150 words

In international relations, ethical considerations are often subjugated to the strategic interests of nation-states. Discuss this from an ethical perspective.

2026 · Q6 (a)10 marks150 words

On the request of his Personal Assistant (PA), the District Magistrate (DM) stops the transfer of a schoolteacher who takes private tuition for his daughter diagnosed with learning disability. In this context, discuss the aspects of empathy versus compliance with rules.