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All subjects 974 Agriculture 46 Art and Culture 33 Disaster Management 16 Economics 81 Environment 32 Ethics 166 Geography 97 Governance 63 Indian Society 81 Internal Security 53 International Relations 57 Modern History 33 Polity 108 Post Independence 11 Science and Technology 43 Social Justice 37 World History 17

Microthemes in Ethics

Accountability and Ethical Governance 7 Applied Ethics X Environment 4 Applied EthicsXTech 5 Attitude for Civil Servants 4 Attitude for Individuals 2 AttitudeXPractical intelligence 4 Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct 3 Conflict of Interest 3 Corporate Governance 3 Corruption 2 Crisis of Ethical Values 3 Determinants of Ethics 4 EI: Concept and Utility 4 EI X Administration 1 EIXCrisis of Conscience 1 Empathy and Compassion 1 EQ vs IQ 1 Essence of Ethics 2 Ethical Dilemma Resolution 2 Ethical Issues in International Relations and funding 8 Ethics in Private and Public sphere 4 EthicsXConsequences 5 Foundational values 6 Impartiality and Non-Partisanship 2 Integrity 3 Integrity X Intelligence X Energy 1 Laws,Rules,Regulations,Conscience 6 Moral and Political Attitude 1 Nature of Values 2 Normative Ethics(Deontology vs Teleology) 2 Organisational Attitude 2 Probity 4 Public/Civil Service Values 5 Quote-basedXAbdul Kalam 3 Quote-basedXAbraham Lincoln 2 Quote-basedXAristotle 1 Quote-basedXDalai Lama 2 Quote-basedXErik Erikson 1 Quote-basedXJawaharlal Nehru 1 Quote-basedXJohn Rawl 1 Quote-basedXKautilya 1 Quote-BasedXMahatma Gandhi 6 Quote-basedXPlato 1 Quote-basedXPotter Stewart 1 Quote-basedXSocrates 2 Quote-basedXSwami Vivekananda 5 Quote-basedXTirukkural 2 Role of Educational institutions 1 RTI 4 Social influence and persuasion 2 Teachings of Great Leaders 7 Term Based 5 Trustworthiness and Fortitude 1 Utilization of Public Funds 3

All GS papers 166GS1 0GS2 0GS3 0GS4 166

All years 166 2025 13 2024 13 2023 13 2022 13 2021 13 2020 13 2019 13 2018 13 2017 13 2016 12 2015 12 2014 13 2013 12

Ethics › Nature of Values

Ethics › Nature of Values

2014

All human beings aspire for happiness. Do you agree? What does happiness mean to you? Explain with examples.
Ethics › Normative Ethics(Deontology vs Teleology)

Ethics › Normative Ethics(Deontology vs Teleology)

2018

With regard to morality of actions, one view is that means are of paramount importance and the other view is that the ends justify the means. Which view do you think is more appropriate? Justify your answer.
Ethics › Normative Ethics(Deontology vs Teleology)

2014

Human beings should always be treated as ‘ends’ in themselves and never as merely ‘means’. Explain the meaning and significance of this statement, giving its implications in the modern techno-economic society.
Ethics › Organisational Attitude

Ethics › Organisational Attitude

2023

In the context of work environment, differentiate between ‘coercion’ and ‘undue influence’ with suitable examples.
Ethics › Organisational Attitude

2017

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

Ethics › Probity

2024

“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 to increase their efficiency in discharging their duties and maintaining high standards of probity.
Ethics › Probity

2023

‘Probity is essential for an effective system of governance and socio-economic development.’ Discuss.
Ethics › Probity

2019

What do you understand by probity in governance? Based on your understanding of the term, suggest measures for ensuring probity in government. (150 words, 10m)
Ethics › Probity

2014

What do you understand by ‘probity’ in public life? What are the difficulties in practicing it in the present times? How can these difficulties be overcome?
Ethics › Public/Civil Service Values

Ethics › Public/Civil Service Values

2025

Q5 (a) “One who is devoted to one’s duty attains highest perfection in life.” Analyse this statement with reference to sense of responsibility and personal fulfilment as a civil servant.

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